1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:58: "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."
Paul closes this argument with exhortation grounded in doctrine. Because Christ has defeated death and sin, believers are to remain firm, unmoved, and productive in serving the Lord. The word "abounding" signals overflow—consistent, generous, and purposeful ministry. The "in the Lord" qualifier anchors motive and outcome in God’s partnership rather than human achievement. The exhortation is practical for a church in Corinth known for division and moral laxity; the call integrates belief with behavior.
This verse ties eschatology (the end) to ecclesiology (the church). The promise that labor is not in vain anchors perseverance in mission, generosity, and holiness in light of God’s sovereign providence. It also indicates that present faithfulness has reality in the unseen—God’s reward and blessing.
Stay steady in small daily acts of faithfulness: prayer, generosity, loving neighbors, integrity at work. When motivation flags, recall the conviction that God sees and honors steadfast work, even when unseen by others. Use practical rhythms: establish a regular giving plan, volunteer consistently, invest in mentorship, and build character through disciplined spiritual disciplines. Let setbacks become opportunities to recalibrate rather than quit. Encourage others with reminders of eternal perspective: that our labor in the Lord has lasting significance.
Cross-References: Galatians 6:9; Colossians 3:23-24; 2 Thessalonians 3:13; Hebrews 6:10; Psalm 126:5-6