No matter what your profession or occupation – whether you’re a parent, a bus driver, an artist or an engineer – God cares about your work. After more than 5 years working with the Theology of Work Project, business executive Andy Mills developed the following perspective on what the Bible says about work. These 9 points provide a practical foundation for Christians asking what the Bible says about how we should approach our work.
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God created all things, and even though creation has become fallen, God will restore it to perfection.
Explore this idea further: Genesis 1; Genesis 2; Isaiah 65; Revelation 21:1-22:5
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Our work in every sphere matters to God now and eternally.
Explore this idea further: Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:5 & 2:15; Isaiah 65:21-23; Ephesians 2:10; Revelation 21:24-27
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God calls people to every kind of legitimate work and gives us skills and talents to fulfill the work.
Explore this idea further: Exodus 31:1-5; Romans 12: 6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-16; Matthew 25:14-30
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Image via Pixabay We are responsible for the quality, character and ethics of our work and for our faithfulness to God.
Explore this idea further: Matthew 25:21; Colossians 3:23-24; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 & 15:58; Jeremiah 17:10; Matthew 16:27; Revelation 22:12; 2 Thessalonians 1:11; Ezekiel 36:30
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We are meant to work yoked to Christ, following his morals, treating others fairly, and loving all people.
Explore this idea further: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15; Matthew 11:29-30; Psalm 89:14; Exodus 20:2-17; Mark 12:31; Matthew 25:35-36
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Our work should be centered on service to others, no matter what our work or role is.
Explore this idea further: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Mark 12:31; Matthew 7:12; Philippians 2:3-4; Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 4:10; Romans 12:16; Matthew 5:13-14; 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
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God invites us into a deliberate pattern of regular rest, for both restoration and relationship with Christ.
Explore this idea further: Exodus 20:8-11; John 15:4; Hebrews 4:10; 1 John 3:19
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Image via Pixabay We should allow God to direct the use of all he has provided, including talents, time, money and influence.
Explore this idea further: 1 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Isaiah 58:10; Acts 2:45; Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:16; Philippians 4:15-19
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We need relationships with other followers of Christ, through the church, for support and accountability.
Explore this idea further: 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 4:12-13; Acts 2:42-47 & 11:26; Titus 2:3-8; Proverbs 27:17; 1 Thessalonians 2:8; Deuteronomy 6:4-9
What do you think about these 9 points? Do any resonate with you today?
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