Recently, we looked at the origins of work in The Biblical Value of Work, Part 1. Continuing our look at work, if we were to admit it, many of those we work with, and perhaps some of us, view work as a necessary evil. Most do not look at their work as a vocation, a calling, or even a career. No, it is just a job. They embrace Loverboy’s “Working for the Weekend” philosophy, celebrate reaching a midweek “Hump Day,” ask “Is it Friday yet?” and get the “Sunday Night Blues” as they think about going to work on Monday morning. Continue reading
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The Biblical Value of Work, Part 1
Let’s face it, “Work” has a bad name. It is not unusual to hear people say, “That’s why they call it work, right”?
Do you believe that the only work that has value in God’s eyes is “full-time Christian work,” such as serving in the ministry as a pastor or missionary? Do you feel that there is “sacred” or “religious” work and everything else is “secular work,” and that secular work is a necessary evil, just to pay the bills and support your family, and contribute to God’s mission, but having no real value in God’s eyes? Do you think this is the way that most feel about their work, whether it is work they do that is paid, or as a stay-at-home Mom, retiree, or volunteer? I do think that is what many Christians think.
But is work just a necessary evil? I would say no.
As we will see, the Bible has a very high view of work. Continue reading