Work

I would love to share with you my sermon notes from today's Sunday service at The Kings Glory Centre, King's Lynn. 

Research shows that we spend about a third of our lives doing work.

Work is not a curse. God called us to do work from the beginning. Adam and Eve were designed to make their environment better.

A Christian's attitude towards work should be to:

Give it your best shot.

Be positive and don't grumble. Have joy in your heart.

Don't waste opportunities.

Take every opportunity to show the glory of God.

Colossians 3

22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching - like those who are strictly people-pleasers - but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.

23 Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people

Ephesians 5

15 Therefore be very careful how you live - not as unwise but as wise,

16 taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

God does not condone laziness and idleness.

Common motives for doing work include for money, power, pursuit of a career, belief in a cause, envy, wanting to be like another. Ephesians 4:4 Then I considered all the skillful work that is done: Surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another. This also is profitless - like chasing the wind.

All these will not last. They can't be taken to heaven. Money does not satisfy. 

Contentment is a gift of God.

Ecclesiastes 5

10 The one who loves money will never be satisfied with money, he who loves wealth will never be satisfied with his income. This also is futile.

11 When someone's prosperity increases, those who consume it also increase; so what does its owner gain, except that he gets to see it with his eyes?

A Christian's motive should be that of a calling. 

Colossians 3

1 Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God

The Kingdom should be our focus.

God does not only care about what we do and how we work, but also about what we do with the proceeds of our work.  God wants us to be able to share with those in need. We should plan for the less fortunate. 

Ephesians 4

28 The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need.

Radiant ~ October 2018

Please share in the comment section, your understanding of work as it applies to Christians. What should our attitude be? What should our motive for work be?