Theology of Work

“…as Christians, we don’t want to become comfortable with idleness (1 Thess. 5:14). We want to make sure that our lives are productive and fruitful.” - TGC

“Are you counting down the hours until the weekend? Perhaps you just aren’t seeing how your work is significant to God’s call on your life right now. Or maybe you love what you do, but just need some encouragement in what you are doing.” - IFWE

“One Puritan said, ‘A Christian should be able to give a good account, not only what is his occupation, but also what he is in his occupation. It is not enough that a Christian have an occupation; but he must mind his occupation as it becomes a Christan.’” - P&D

“To explore that question, the Calvin College Business Department and the Acton Institute co-sponsored the Symposium on Common Grace and Business at Calvin’s campus in Grand Rapids, MI.” - IFWE

“Grudem… looks at all the activities of work and business through the lens of imitation, the idea that ‘God enjoys seeing his character reflected in our lives.’ In his book he explores all the opportunities business provides Christians to imitate God, thereby reflecting his character and honoring him.” - TIFWE

Podcast: Dave Jenkins “looks at the purpose and nature of worship and work, why Christians should work for the glory of God and the good of others, and what a godly and balanced life in Christ looks like in our work lives.” - Servants of Grace

“The pontiff said he hopes a UBI will pave the way for the full transformation of society. He called for a ‘humanist and ecological conversion that puts an end to the idolatry of money and places human life and dignity at the center.’” - Acton

“Jesus clearly wanted to relieve suffering when He had the opportunity to do so, even on a Sabbath.” - IFWE

“…the Christian should be a source of hope for those we work with. Our hopefulness is a gift from God that we are born into as a result of our faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (1 Pet. 1:3–5) But its scope goes well beyond our personal salvation to the renewal of all of creation.” - IFWE

“In business, results are everything. But God doesn’t need us to deliver results. Our value to Him has nothing to do with our utility or ability. He’s not depending on us to get good press or fulfill any quota of new believers.” - IFWE