In the biblical context, "undertakings" refer to the actions, plans, or endeavors that individuals or groups commit to, often with a sense of purpose or mission. The Bible provides guidance on how believers should approach their undertakings, emphasizing reliance on God, wisdom, and righteousness.

Divine Guidance and Approval

The Bible underscores the importance of seeking God's guidance in all undertakings. Proverbs 16:3 advises, "Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be achieved." This verse highlights the necessity of entrusting one's plans to God to ensure their success. Similarly, James 4:13-15 warns against presumptuous planning without considering God's will: "Instead, you ought to say, 'If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.'"

Wisdom and Planning

Scripture encourages careful planning and the use of wisdom in all endeavors. Proverbs 21:5 states, "The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty." This suggests that thoughtful and diligent planning is essential for fruitful undertakings. Jesus also taught about the importance of counting the cost before embarking on a project, as seen in Luke 14:28-30, where He uses the example of building a tower to illustrate the need for foresight and preparation.

Righteousness and Integrity

Righteousness and integrity are crucial in all undertakings. Proverbs 16:8 declares, "Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice." This verse emphasizes that the moral quality of one's actions is more important than the material success they may bring. The Bible consistently calls believers to conduct their affairs with honesty and justice, as seen in Micah 6:8, which instructs, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"

Dependence on God

The Bible teaches that human efforts are ultimately dependent on God's sovereignty. Psalm 127:1 states, "Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain." This verse serves as a reminder that without God's blessing, human endeavors cannot succeed. Believers are encouraged to maintain a posture of humility and dependence on God in all their undertakings.

Examples of Biblical Undertakings

Several biblical figures exemplify the principles of godly undertakings. Nehemiah's rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem is a notable example. Nehemiah sought God's guidance, planned diligently, and acted with integrity, as recorded in the book of Nehemiah. His success was attributed to his reliance on God and his commitment to righteous action.

Another example is the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys, which were marked by careful planning, reliance on the Holy Spirit, and a commitment to spreading the Gospel. Paul's undertakings were characterized by perseverance and faithfulness, even in the face of adversity.

Warnings Against Ungodly Undertakings

The Bible also warns against undertakings that are contrary to God's will. The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) serves as a cautionary tale of human pride and ambition without regard for God's purposes. The builders sought to make a name for themselves, leading to their confusion and dispersion by God.

In summary, biblical teachings on undertakings emphasize the importance of seeking God's guidance, using wisdom, maintaining righteousness, and depending on God's sovereignty. These principles ensure that believers' endeavors align with God's will and bring glory to His name.4916a. mishlach -- outstretching
... 4916, 4916a. mishlach. 4916b . outstretching. Transliteration: mishlach
Short Definition: undertakings. Word Origin from shalach ...
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3027. yad -- hand
... strength (5), submitted* (1), support (1), support* (1), swore* (12), sworn* (4),
tenons (6), through (60), times (2), undertake* (2), undertakings* (3), what ...
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Letter xxvi. --Abandonment as to Employments and Undertakings.
... SECOND BOOK: ON THE EXERCISE OF THE VIRTUE OF ABANDONMENT Letter
XXVI."Abandonment as to Employments and Undertakings. To Sister ...
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Whether the Parts of Fortitude are Suitably Assigned?
... ii) that "with this the mind is much assured and firmly hopeful in great and honorable
undertakings." The second regards the accomplishment of the deed, and ...
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Of the Two Classes of Voluptuous Men, and of their Death, Falling ...
... many, becoming unstable in their plans, try many things, and none of them at all
succeed, and they say they are not prosperous in their undertakings; and it ...
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The Birth of England's Foreign Missions
... use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens, in which the Religious State of the
Different Nations of the World, the Success of Former Undertakings, and the ...
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The Providence of God.
... When I hear a man complain of his being unfortunate in all his undertakings,
I shrewdly suspect him for a weak man in his affairs. ...
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Concerning John of Gischala. Concerning the Zealots and the High ...
... to be made, they ordained certain unknown and ignoble persons for that office, that
they might have their assistance in their wicked undertakings; for such as ...
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From the Close of the General Conference of 1828 to the Beginning ...
... And this, too, ought to stimulate our people to encourage and patronize these
institutions. If God smiles on our undertakings, shall we not proceed? ...
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Preface to this Edition
... The difficulties inseparable from all great undertakings are, indeed, either nobly
surmounted, or left to subsist in all their terrors, just as success is the ...
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With the Circus
... As soon, therefore, as he was able, he returned to his friends at home, thoroughly
disgusted with his undertakings; he was a wiser lad than he was when he went ...
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Christian Morals. Part iii.
... accounts of that unparallel'd world, we might have been acquainted with wonders;
and have understood not a little of the acts and undertakings of Moses his ...
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Undertakings (20 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Undertakings (20 Occurrences). Romans 1:31 Without knowledge,
not true to their undertakings, unkind, having no mercy: (BBE). ...
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Oaths (49 Occurrences)
... Numbers 30:5 But if her father, hearing of it, makes her take back her word, then
the oaths or the undertakings she has given will have no force; and she will ...
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Undertook (14 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 18:7 And the Lord was with him; he did well in all his undertakings: and
he took up arms against the king of Assyria and was his servant no longer. ...
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Solomon (277 Occurrences)
... He entered into an alliance with Hiram, king of Tyre, who in many ways greatly
assisted him in his numerous undertakings. (see HIRAM.). ...
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Effect (173 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Romans 15:8 Now I say that Christ has been made a servant of the circumcision
to give effect to the undertakings given by God to the fathers, (BBE). ...
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Undertaking (30 Occurrences)

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Force (250 Occurrences)
... Numbers 30:5 But if her father, hearing of it, makes her take back her word, then
the oaths or the undertakings she has given will have no force; and she will ...
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Unkind (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Unkind (7 Occurrences). Romans 1:31 Without knowledge,
not true to their undertakings, unkind, having no mercy: (BBE). ...
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Over-hard (2 Occurrences)
... Of David.> Lord, there is no pride in my heart and my eyes are not lifted up; and
I have not taken part in great undertakings, or in things over-hard for me. ...
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Guarantor (4 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Proverbs 11:15 He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will
undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe. (See NAS). ...
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