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God ordained work as the normal routine of living. Every legitimate human task, therefore, is of intrinsic worth, however menial it may seem, and is potentially a means of glorifying God.
Ge 1:27-28 See also Ex 20:9 pp Dt 5:13; Ps 104:23 Work is part of the rhythm of life.
That people should be self-supporting Ge 3:19 See also Ps 128:2; 1Th 4:12
That people should find self-fulfilment Ecc 2:24 See also Pr 14:23; Ecc 3:22; Ecc 5:19
That people should serve others Eph 4:28 See also Pr 31:15; 1Th 2:9; 1Ti 5:8
That people should glorify God Col 3:17 See also 1Co 10:31; Eph 6:5-8 pp Col 3:22-24
Work is seen as a moral duty Tit 3:14 See also Pr 6:6; Ecc 9:10; 1Th 4:11; 2Th 3:7-12
Any legitimate work may be seen as God’s calling Ge 2:15 See also Ex 31:1-6; Ex 35:30-35; Ps 78:70-71; Mt 13:55 pp Mk 6:3; Ro 13:6; 1Co 7:17,20-24
Work is seen as a stewardship from God himself Col 3:23-24 See also Mt 25:14-30 pp Lk 19:12-27; Eph 6:5-8
Criticism of those who will not work 2Th 3:10-11
4005 | creation |
5051 | responsibility |
5273 | creativity |
5404 | masters |
5433 | occupations |
5498 | reward |
5520 | servants |
5603 | wages |
5785 | ambition |
5908 | motives |
5939 | satisfaction |
8440 | glorifying God |