What is Nisi Dominus?

What is Nisi Dominus?

Nisi Dominus Frustra (Without God, [it is] in vain) is a popular motto derived from verse 1. As an abbreviation of “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it”.

Who wrote psalm127?

Solomon
Psalm 127/Authors

Is workaholism a sin?

London: A. R. Mowbray & Co., Ltd, 1963, p. 81-82.) Workaholism is such a subtle and accepted practice that it seems like virtue and not a sin.

What does it mean unless the Lord builds the house?

“Unless the LORD builds…” – this means that GOD has to approve or permit what you are trying to do. In others words any attempt will be futile unless it is done as per GOD’s timing. “..the builders labor in vain” – this means without GOD’s help all your efforts to accomoplish the task all by yourself will go in vain.

What does God say about working?

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”

How do you submit your plans to God?

To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue. All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.

What does the Bible say about Labouring in vain?

Corinthians 15:58…..”Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”

Do not abandon the works of your hands?

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me. The LORD will fulfill [his purpose] for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever– do not abandon the works of your hands.

What verse in the Bible your labor is not in vain?