The majority of the Christian life is spent not at church but in the world, and yet so many struggle to understand how their faith connects to their work, whether paid or unpaid, inside or outside of the home. In this seven-week course, Justin will examine the Scriptures to show that God cares about every single sphere of life––in fact, He has created humanity in His image to work. This class will seek to provide a holistic definition of work, offer an overall framework for how Christians should understand their work, and give some practical ways that Christians can honor God and serve others through their work.
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The majority of the Christian life is spent not at church but in the world, and yet so many struggle to understand how their faith connects to their work, whether paid or unpaid, inside or outside of the home. In this seven-week course, Justin will examine the Scriptures to show that God cares about every single sphere of life––in fact, He has created humanity in His image to work. This class will seek to provide a holistic definition of work, offer an overall framework for how Christians should understand their work, and give some practical ways that Christians can honor God and serve others through their work.
Episode 6 ~ Problems with Work Part 3: Work Becomes Selfish & Reveals Our Idols
Connecting Our Faith and Work
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Episode 6 ~ Problems with Work Part 3: Work Becomes Selfish & Reveals Our Idols
This week Justin looks at Genesis 11 and points out that, in light of man's fall into sin, we are prone to approach our work 'in order to make a name for ourselves.' Instead, he suggests that we ought to learn from the story of Esther who leveraged her resources and influence, not in order to preserve her own power and security, but in order to serve and protect others. Ultimately the gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest example of giving up oneself for another, and it provides the proper motivation and unending strength when it comes to our own work.
Connecting Our Faith and Work
The majority of the Christian life is spent not at church but in the world, and yet so many struggle to understand how their faith connects to their work, whether paid or unpaid, inside or outside of the home. In this seven-week course, Justin will examine the Scriptures to show that God cares about every single sphere of life––in fact, He has created humanity in His image to work. This class will seek to provide a holistic definition of work, offer an overall framework for how Christians should understand their work, and give some practical ways that Christians can honor God and serve others through their work.
