Tape 2411.06 [Proverbs Series] Senior Pastor, Gene Getz
Do you go to work unaided and unchallenged by the Word of God?
Pragmatic Proverbs
Contrasts:
- Lazy hands vs. diligent hands. Proverbs 10:4.
- Wise son vs. disgraceful son. Proverbs 10:5.
- Works his land vs. chases fantasies. Proverbs 12:11.
- Hard work vs. mere talk. Proverbs 14:23.
A Biblical Perspective
The Creation Story
- God created mankind to be His co-workers. Genesis 2:8,15.
- God created work before sin entered the world.
The Fall
- Sin makes work harder. Genesis 3:17-19.
- Sin affects our co-workers. Romans 3:23.
- But work is still a gift of God. Ecclesiastes 3:13.
Restoration in Jesus Christ
- We are restored to a right relationship with God. 2 Corinthians 5:17.
- Our work is God’s work. Colossians 3:22-24.
- We can meet the needs of our family in a godly way. 1 Timothy 5:2; 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12.
- We can serve other people. Ephesians 4:28.
- Our work enables us to build the kingdom of God. Proverbs 3:9; Matthew 6:33.
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