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Theology of Work

Make Faith and Work Part of Your Church’s Ministry

By Filings on Tue, 07/22/25
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“Protestant Christians have consistently affirmed the goodness of ordinary work. However, as new technologies have developed, the way we work has changed. Christians have to continually ask, ‘Why does my work matter?’” - TGC

When You’re Dreading Monday Mornings

By Filings on Fri, 07/18/25
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“There could be legitimate reasons for your restlessness as God convicts you to leave or directs you to go…. On the other hand, there may be sources of restlessness that need to be overcome by resting in who God is and his eternal purposes for earthly work.” - TGC

How AI Can Improve Our Stewardship

By Filings on Thu, 07/17/25
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“In my last post, I covered the foundational biblical principles for thinking about AI. Today, I want to make a more practical point: Artificial intelligence can help Christians be better stewards in their vocations.” - IFWE

Is AI Going to Take My Job? A Christian Response to Technological Disruption

By Filings on Thu, 07/10/25
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“AI systems, for all their sophistication, remain tools created by humans to extend human capabilities. They process information, recognize patterns, and automate tasks, but they lack consciousness, moral agency, and the creative spark that comes from being made in God’s image.” - IFWE

Work Is Cursed. We Need the Gospel.

By Filings on Mon, 07/07/25
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“Our sinful state is one of total depravity, and though that doesn’t change, the culture has changed. The contemporary worker has changed. So how does a Christian live in the world where the postpandemic work ethic reigns?” - TGC

Key Ways to Increase Our Awareness of God’s Presence at Work

By Filings on Wed, 07/02/25
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“It is one thing to understand our need for this presence, but it is another thing to maintain an awareness of his presence in the busyness of life.” - IFWE

A Call to Humble Work

By Filings on Tue, 06/03/25
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“The humble person is not blind to their strengths; they are looking to see how their strengths can help others. They are self-aware without being self-consumed.” - IFWE

On work, rest, and vacations

By Filings on Fri, 05/30/25
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“While we believe that our vocations are a gift from God, we also understand that rest is an essential ingredient to a well-balanced life and something our Creator wants us to enjoy according to his will.” - IFWE

Why Isn’t There a Greek or Latin Term for ‘Theology of Work’?

By Filings on Thu, 05/08/25
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“For fun, let’s explore some options…. Vocatio a Deo (from the Latin words vocatio for “calling” and a Deo for ‘from God,’ for ‘calling from God’)….Oikonomology … Praxiology…. Ergology (from ergon – Greek for ‘work’ or ‘deed’).” - IFWE

Business and Human Flourishing

By Filings on Tue, 04/22/25
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“Business harnesses human creativity and energy to benefit mankind in unique and powerful ways. Far from being immoral, business and markets help people develop virtue as they create value and wealth for themselves and others.” - L&L

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