A Theology of Work

Welcome to episode 227 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine the theology of work. 

Key takeaways:   

• All work done according to biblical principles can glorify God and serve His kingdom purposes. 
• Your work matters to God when it's done for His glory. 
• When we work, we participate in God's ongoing creative activity. 
• Sin makes work harder and sometimes meaningless, but it doesn't make work evil. 
• Working 'as for the Lord' means pursuing excellence, not perfectionism. 
• God cares about how you treat your coworkers, the integrity you show in small decisions, the excellence you pursue in mundane tasks, and the witness your work ethic provides to a watching world. 

Quotable:   

All legitimate work—whether 'secular' or 'sacred'—can bring glory to God when done with the right heart and motivation. 

Application:   

• When we work 'as for the Lord,' our ultimate boss becomes Jesus, not our earthly supervisor. 
• Specific ways work can witness: 
• Reliability and punctuality—showing respect for others' time.  
• Honesty in small things—building a reputation for integrity.  
• Kindness to difficult people—displaying supernatural love.  
• Excellence without pride—combining competence with humility.  
• Peace during stress—revealing a different source of security.  
• Integrity when no one's watching—living with audience awareness of God. 
• Pray for difficult people rather than gossip about them.  
• Do good work regardless of whether it's noticed or appreciated.  
• Respond to criticism with humility, not defensiveness.  
• Look for ways to serve, not just to be served. 

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