The reality is God Himself has told us, "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." I Corinthians 10:31
Hmmmmm... All to the glory of God, in all things. So to me it sounds like I need to be honouring first and foremost to God in my relationships, in my work, in everything. So faith can't just be that little box over in the corner then can it?
What else does the bible tell us about work? Lets have a look together.
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
2 Thessalonians 3:10
For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 ESV / 121 helpful votes
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.
I really could go on and on and on on this. The bible is very clear on this topic. Essentially it boils down to this, work hard and do it unto God and you will reap the blessings.
I can hear the arguments already, I know it's not easy especially when you work in an environment that seems so based on worldly views. The thing is God doesn't waste our experiences. It's always an opportunity to shine for Him.
My current workplace is a good example of this. When i started I found some very questionable business practices, ones that I would consider 100% unethical if not at least borderline illegal. Stressful doesn't begin to describe the feelings I experienced. I knew what the right thing was but I also knew that without a paycheque it would be questionable if I would be able to feed my children. I needed to have faith. I needed to trust God and place my future and all my concerns in His hands. Praise God He is always faithful. I stood firm and things have been changing. I know this job isn't somewhere I will stay for a long time, that it is a stepping stone, a means of provision for the interim while I wait for God to tell me it's time to move. While I am there though I can do everything I can to be pleasing to God. It's amazing because I have always found that even if you are working in a secular environment if your heart is with God opportunities will never cease to abound to share Him with others.
I recently was told about a business that seems to have a model that is doing it right. It's about helping one another in humility in order to grow. The concepts seem so foreign to what our North American culture is used to, but refreshing at the same time. Let me share their company motto with you.
That looks pretty good to me. It helps too that I happen to like the products... I don't know right now if this is an area I am feeling called to pursue, but I am praying about it. I respect the values it is based on, and when I look at these health products I see ways of sharing the gospel too. I do not see it as a get rich quick scheme, because I think that in and of itself would show it to be of secular belief and not Christian. It's about balance, which is something that I value, and hope you do as well.
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