Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5628 work » 5629 work, as ordained by God 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. Work is ordained by God Genesis 1:27-28 See also Exodus 20:9 pp Deuteronomy 5:13; Psalm 104:23 Work is part of the rhythm of life. God's purposes in ordaining work That people should be self-supporting Genesis 3:19 See also Psalm 128:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:12 That people should find self-fulfilment Ecclesiastes 2:24 See also Proverbs 14:23; Ecclesiastes 3:22; Ecclesiastes 5:19 That people should serve others Ephesians 4:28 See also Proverbs 31:15; 1 Thessalonians 2:9; 1 Timothy 5:8 That people should glorify God Colossians 3:17 See also 1 Corinthians 10:31; Ephesians 6:5-8 pp Colossians 3:22-24 Consequences of viewing work as God's ordinance Work is seen as a moral duty Titus 3:14 See also Proverbs 6:6; Ecclesiastes 9:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Any legitimate work may be seen as God's calling Genesis 2:15 See also Exodus 31:1-6; Exodus 35:30-35; Psalm 78:70-71; Matthew 13:55 pp Mark 6:3; Romans 13:6; 1 Corinthians 7:17,20-24 Work is seen as a stewardship from God himself Colossians 3:23-24 See also Matthew 25:14-30 pp Luke 19:12-27; Ephesians 6:5-8 Criticism of those who will not work See also
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