These questions are from this past week’s message, “I’m Not A Crook,” which can be found right here. All of the podcasts from the New Rhythm series are available at this link.
What is the worst job you ever had? Why was it bad, and how long did you stay there?
Scripturally, work is dignifying to a person, right? What do these verses say about the Godly dignity of work?
Jesus himself worked all his life before starting his ministry. We are told we will have jobs in the next life. We are designed to work.
If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. -Ephesians 4:28
According to this passage, what is the purpose for our work?
Martin Luther taught that “God does not need our good works, but our neighbor does.” A Gospel-centered view of work shows us that God places us uniquely into our vocations next to other human beings that we are to love and serve. He says we are to be salt and light to the people that we work with. Not only this, but the results of our work… Our money… Should be a source of blessing also.
What could be the result of each of us using our work for God’s glory?