“Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” I Corinthians 10:31. The Apostle Paul reminded the church in Colossae that they were to live in a way that glorified God. Ultimately, what they specifically did on a day-to-day basis was not as important as how they did it. They were to do their work with “compassion, kindness, humility, […]
“In all labor there is profit.” Proverbs 14:23. A tramp came to the door asking for a handout. “Have you ever been offered work?” asked the woman with a penetrating gaze. “Only once, Ma’am,” he replied. “Apart from that, I have been shown nothing but kindness!” Though we smile at his answer, we know that […]
“And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to till it and to keep it.” Genesis 2:15. In the ancient world little dignity was associated with work. Slaves were assigned menial and backbreaking tasks, while the upper-class engaged in leisurely social and cultural pursuits. Against this background is the […]
“A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest…” Proverbs 6:10. Many texts in the Bible warn against the sin of idleness. It is evident God disapproves of those who refuse to work or who perform their duties with a “slack hand” (Proverbs 10:4). He expects us to be wide […]