Working with God

WORKING WITH GOD

THE PROTESTANT WORK ETHIC

• ‘ought’, ‘should’, ‘must’.• Guilt.• How much have I achieved today?

THE CHRISTIANWORK ETHIC

• Colossians 3:23-25.• With all your heart – heartily –

willingly – from the soul.• Ephesians 6:7-8• Serve the Lord whole heartedly as if

you were serving the Lord.

THE CHRISTIANWORK ETHIC

• Ephesians 4:28• Something to share with those in need.• 2 Corinthians 9:11• Generous on every occasion.• 1 Peter 3:8-9• Bless, that’s your job, to bless.

WARNING AGAINST IDLENESS

• 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13• If a man will not work, he shall not

eat.

• James 4:14• It is a sin to know what you ought to

do and then not do it.

WARNING AGAINST OVER DOING IT!

• Workaholic.• Driven by expectations.• Driven by desire for riches and

power.• Neglect of family.• Neglect of health.• Neglect of our walk with God.

SUMMARY

• Work with all your heart, as unto the Lord.

• We are all accountable to Him.• Be subject to rulers and authority.• Provide for ourselves and our family.• Be generous to others.• Bless others.