Dictionary of Bible Themes God ordained work as the normal routine of living. Every legitimate human task, therefore, is of intrinsic worth, however menial it may seem, and is potentially a means of glorifying God. Genesis 1:27-28Work is ordained by God See also Exodus 20:9Psalms 104:23 pp Dt 5:13 Work is part of the rhythm of life. Genesis 3:19God's purposes in ordaining work See also That people should be self-supporting Psalms 128:21 Thessalonians 4:12 Ecclesiastes 2:24 See also That people should find self-fulfilment Proverbs 14:23Ecclesiastes 3:22; 5:19 Ephesians 4:28 See also That people should serve others Proverbs 31:151 Thessalonians 2:9 1 Timothy 5:8 Colossians 3:17 See also That people should glorify God 1 Corinthians 10:31Ephesians 6:5-8 pp Col 3:22-24 Titus 3:14Consequences of viewing work as God's ordinance See also Work is seen as a moral duty Proverbs 6:6Ecclesiastes 9:10 1 Thessalonians 4:11 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Genesis 2:15 See also Any legitimate work may be seen as God's calling Exodus 31:1-6; 35:30-35Psalms 78:70-71 Matthew 13:55 Romans 13:6 1 Corinthians 7:17,20-24 pp Mk 6:3 Colossians 3:23-24See also Work is seen as a stewardship from God himself Matthew 25:14-30Ephesians 6:5-8 pp Lk 19:12-27 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11See also Criticism of those who will not work 4005 creation5051 responsibility 5274 credit 5404 masters 5434 officer 5498 reward 5520 servants 5604 walls 5785 ambition 5908 motives 5939 satisfaction 8440 glorifying God |
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