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“God is at work making all things new through Jesus and his work on earth—namely, his death and resurrection.” - TGC

Discussion

Wed, 02/10/21

Some good points, but I think there’s a better way to answer that question.

  • Christian living is a calling to be something and do things, not to achieve certain results. It sounds cliche, but the life is about the journey.
  • NT passages call us directly to do our work as for the Lord and not merely for men
  • When we use our God-like (“imago dei”) talents and gifts to better the world around us, we’re picturing God’s character, His glory.
  • Judgment passages are clear that what we do here and now, brief though it is, matters forever.
  • Even the fleeting nature of our work expresses the results of sin on the world and emphasizes the need for the creation’s “deliverance from the bondage of corruption” (Rom. 8:21). It’s a reminder of our hope (8:23-24).
  • The quality of our work (not just the abilities we use) is also a picture of the character of God. He doesn’t do sloppy, lazy, barely-adequate work Himself. Neither should we.

… and more, I’m sure.

Views expressed are always my own and not my employer's, my church's, my family's, my neighbors', or my pets'. The house plants have authorized me to speak for them, however, and they always agree with me.