Psalm 119:4 says, “You have commanded us to keep Your precepts diligently.” My mind goes back to Deuteronomy 28:1. It says, “…if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments…” The chapter continued with the blessings of obedience and the curses of disobedience.

Peter reminded his readers in 2 Peter 1:5 to give all diligence to add certain inward graces to their faith. Both verses were written to others, but we can make personal applications. Our diligence is evident through our actions or inactions. All actions follow thoughts.

Proverbs 4:23 says, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” Our heart is our belief center. Our life is a vineyard that needs to be tended. What have you neglected to prune from your thoughts?