Working with God
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The document discusses the Christian work ethic. It contrasts the Protestant work ethic, which is driven by guilt and achievement, with the Christian work ethic of working wholeheartedly for God and blessing others. While Christians should work diligently, the document warns against becoming workaholics and neglecting family, health, and one's relationship with God. The key aspects of the Christian work ethic are working with all one's heart as for the Lord, being accountable to Him, providing for one's self and family, and generously blessing others.
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Working with God
- 2. THE PROTESTANT WORK ETHIC • ‘ought’, ‘should’, ‘must’. • Guilt. • How much have I achieved today?
- 3. THE CHRISTIAN WORK ETHIC • Colossians 3:23-25. • With all your heart – heartily – willingly – from the soul. • Ephesians 6:7-8 • Serve the Lord whole heartedly as if you were serving the Lord.
- 4. THE CHRISTIAN WORK ETHIC • Ephesians 4:28 • Something to share with those in need. • 2 Corinthians 9:11 • Generous on every occasion. • 1 Peter 3:8-9 • Bless, that’s your job, to bless.
- 5. WARNING AGAINST IDLENESS • 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 • If a man will not work, he shall not eat. • James 4:14 • It is a sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.
- 6. WARNING AGAINST OVER DOING IT! • Workaholic. • Driven by expectations. • Driven by desire for riches and power. • Neglect of family. • Neglect of health. • Neglect of our walk with God.
- 7. SUMMARY • Work with all your heart, as unto the Lord. • We are all accountable to Him. • Be subject to rulers and authority. • Provide for ourselves and our family. • Be generous to others. • Bless others.