What Does The Bible Say About Production Of Goods And Services

10 Key Points About Work in the Bible Every Christian Should Know

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by Andy Mills, co-chair of the Theology of Piece of work Projection. Andy became a Christian as a CEO, and he felt God print upon him the importance of asking, "What difference does being a Christian brand for my work?" Over the years, Andy's extensive experience as a Christian working in the marketplace and his written report of scripture accept helped him form the following perspective on work.

The Bible makes information technology clear that work matters to God. No matter what your profession or occupation – whether you're a parent, a double-decker driver, an artist or an engineer – God cares nigh your work. Here are ten key points about work drawn from the Bible. They provide a practical foundation for Christians request what the Bible says about how we should arroyo our work.

i) Piece of work is part of God'south big picture. God created all things and He has revealed that, in His sovereignty, He is progressing created order through a process of Creation, Fall and Redemption. God's created order started with the perfect garden (Garden of Eden) and volition exist consummated in the perfect city (New Jerusalem).
- Explore this thought farther past reading the following Bible verses:
  - Revelation 21:1-22:v
  - Isaiah 65
  - Genesis 2
  - Genesis i
- Click to explore these passages in the Theology of Work Bible Commentary:
  - Genesis 1
  - Genesis 2
2) Our actual piece of work matters to God, now and eternally.God has chosen to create men and women in His epitome to, among other things, work and tend this created order for His celebrity and for the edification of humankind. In ways nosotros can't fully understand, the good piece of work we practice now, done with and for Him, will survive into the New Jerusalem. Work itself has intrinsic value.
- Click to explore these passages in the Theology of Work Bible Commentary:
  - Genesis 1:27
  - Genesis 2:5 & 2:fifteen
  - Isaiah 65:21-23
  - Ephesians 2:x
  - Revelation 21:24-27
3) God provides u.s. with unique skills, gifts and talents, and calls us to particular roles and activities.Although the roles might have apparent differences in importance, our callings are equal. They are a spiritual calling. In that location are no second-class callings from God. We will be worthy of this calling if we are devoted in our relationship with Him and expect to Him only for leadership and forcefulness.
- Explore this idea further by reading the following Bible verses:
  - Exodus 31:ane-5
  - Romans 12:half dozen-8
  - 1 Corinthians 12:28
  - Ephesians four:11-16
  - Matthew 25:14-30
- Click to explore these passages in the Theology of Work Bible Commentary:
  - Romans 12:half-dozen-eight
  - one Corinthians 12:28
  - Ephesians 4:11-16
  - Matthew 25:14-thirty
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4) Quality, graphic symbol, and ethics are foundational for our work.We are responsible not merely for the quality of our piece of work, but too for our faithfulness to God in the style we pursue that work, and for our own good graphic symbol while working. We will be judged and rewarded accordingly. Withal, God is ultimately responsible for the consequence and impact of our work.
- Explore this thought farther past reading the following Bible passages:
  - Matthew 25:21
  - Colossians iii:23-24
  - 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 & 15:58
  - Jeremiah 17:10
  - Matthew 16:27
  - Revelation 22:12
  - two Thessalonians ane:xi
  - Ezekiel 36:thirty
- Click to explore these passages in the Theology of Work Bible Commentary:
  - Colossians 3:23-24
  - 1 Corinthians 3:x-xv & fifteen:58
  - 2 Thessalonians 1:11
  - Ezekiel 36:30
five) Our piece of work is yoked with Christ.We should piece of work as if yoked to Jesus Christ. The "foundation of His throne is Righteousness and Justice, with Love and Faithfulness going before Him." Our work, and the decisions nosotros make, should be based on these principles: aligned with God's moral standards, always concerned with the off-white treatment of others and with a articulate expression of Christ's love for all people.
- Explore this thought past reading the post-obit Bible verses:
  - ii Corinthians 6:14-15
  - Matthew 11:29-30
  - Psalm 89:xiv
  - Exodus xx:two-17
  - Mark 12:31
  - Matthew 25:35-36
- Click to explore these passages in the Theology of Work Bible Commentary:
  - 2 Corinthians vi:xiv-15
  - Matthew 11:29-xxx
  - Matthew 25:35-36
vi) Our work should be centered on service to others. From the products and services we provide, to providing off-white fiscal rewards, and providing opportunities for others to exercise their gifts and talents. Our piece of work is an opportunity to seek the peace and well existence of our organizations, cities, and nations. Humility and gratitude should be the hallmark of our character. We should always acknowledge God in our piece of work and consider that beingness an ambassador for Him is a weighty, only honored, responsibleness.
- Explore this idea farther by reading the following Bible passages:
  - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
  - Marker 12:31
  - Matthew 7:12
  - Philippians 2:3-iv
  - Galatians 5:13
  - 1 Peter 4:10
  - Romans 12:16
  - Matthew five:13-14
  - 1 Peter iii:15
  - ii Corinthians 5:20
  - Matthew 28:xix-20
  - 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
- Click to explore these passages in the Theology of Piece of work Bible Commentary:
  - 2 Corinthians 5:sixteen-21
  - Matthew 7:12
  - Philippians 2:3-4
  - Galatians 5:13
  - i Peter 4:10
  - Matthew 5:13-14
  - 2 Corinthians v:20
  - ane Thessalonians 4:11-12
7) A rhythm of work and remainder is essential to life.God invites u.s. into a deliberate pattern of regular remainder. These periods of rest are intended to be restorative and are also opportunities to intentionally take time to consider Christ and our relationship with Him.
- Explore this thought farther by reading the post-obit Bible passages:
  - Exodus 20:8-11
  - John 15:four
  - Hebrews 4:10
  - 1 John 3:19
- Click to explore these passages in the Theology of Piece of work Bible Commentary:
  - Exodus 20:8-11
  - John fifteen:4
  - Hebrews 4:10
eight) The employ of wealth and our investments should exist directed by God. We should allow God to straight the use of all that He has provided through our work for the edification of others and the furthering of His kingdom. These provisions include our gifts, time, fiscal capability and influence.
- Explore this idea further by reading the following Bible passages:
  - 1 Corinthians 4:7
  - ane Timothy vi:17-19
  - Isaiah 58:x
  - Acts 2:45
  - Romans 12:thirteen
  - Hebrews xiii:16
  - Philippians 4:15-19
- Click to explore these passages in the Theology of Work Bible Commentary:
  - 1 Corinthians 4:7
  - 1 Timothy half dozen:17-xix
  - Acts 2:45
9) God's work multiplies through relationships and through the local church:We need to be in human relationship with other followers of Christ to provide support and accountability. Nosotros should look for mentors and await to mentor others. We should commit to our local church body and help to bring the world of work into the church and the church into the world of work.
- Explore this idea further by reading the following Bible passages:
  - 1 Timothy 3:xv
  - 1 Corinthians 12:27
  - Ephesians 4:12-13
  - Acts two:42-47 & xi:26
  - Titus two:3-8
  - Proverbs 27:17
  - ane Thessalonians 2:viii
  - Deuteronomy 6:iv-9
- Click to explore this passage in the Theology of Work Bible Commentary: Acts 2:42-47
x) Work is a gift from God. We should ever acknowledge that piece of work is a gift from God, every bit is our ability to exist happy in it. Alternatively, labor and achievement that spring from our green-eyed of others is meaningless and will never bring contentment and joy. Nosotros look forward to the day when nosotros will work together in perfect harmony in the presence of God in the New Jerusalem.
- Explore this idea further by reading the following Bible passages:
  - Ecclesiastes v:19
  - Ecclesiastes 4:iv
  - Ecclesiastes ii:4-11
  - Isaiah 65:21-23
- Click to explore this passage in the Theology of Piece of work Bible Commentary: Ecclesiastes