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Aug 16, 2020 · True meaning in life is found in the Word (logos), who became flesh and brought us grace and truth. Jesus is the true logos. And in the good news of Jesus "is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes" (Romans 1:16). There is no swine or saint in comparison to God, only sinners in desperate need of grace.
The most repeated phrase in Genesis 1, “God saw that it was good,” depicts a generous God who creates a delightful world in which humanity can flourish. On day six, at the pinnacle of his creative work, the tightly structured literary rhythm breaks, which is the author’s way of signaling to the reader that what is about to be said is really important (Gen. 1:26-27).
- Carissa Quinn
- Summary
- Introduction
- Why Do You Want to Work?
- Why Is It So Hard to Work?
- How Can We Find Satisfaction in Our Work?
- Conclusion
It is often said that there are only two certainties in life – death and taxes. While it may not make it into that exclusive club, work is certainly a close third. Almost everyone has to work for at least part of their life, and as the world grows more and more competitive, the idea of work has become increasingly complex and fraught with stress an...
In Habits of the Heart, Robert Bellah wrote, “To make a real difference…[there would have to be] a reappropriation of the idea of vocation or calling, a return in a new way to the idea of work as a contribution to the good of all and not merely as a means to one’s own advancement.” In his book Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work...
Work Has a Specific Design The book of Genesis uses the word work to describe God creating the world. “Work” did not carry the same connotation that it does today. In fact, the beginning of work could not have a more illustrious introduction. God enjoyed His work and worked for enjoyment.
The Fall of Work
Genesis 2 verse 17 states that Adam and Eve were not to eat from the forbidden tree or they would “surely die.” In eating from the forbidden tree, Adam and Eve fell into sin, changing the world forever. Work is cursed because of Adam and Eve’s (mankind’s) fall, and the presence of sin has distorted work by giving it a “worldly” meaning. The introduction of sin on earth altered the very structure of the world. The book of Genesis transitions from focusing on work as fulfillment to work as “pai...
An Altered View of Work
Many today tend to choose work that enhances their own self-image. We seek high-status jobs that pay well, directly work on society’s needs, or are “cool.” We no longer look at the gifts that have been bestowed upon us and think about how we can best use them to serve others. Rather, we think about career selection as a defining moment in our lives, and work begins to define who we are. We no longer seek to love our neighbors through work, but rather use work as a distinguisher to differentia...
The Impact of Idols on Work
The First Commandment orders: “Thou shalt have no other gods…” When we turn a good thing, like work, into an ultimate thing, it can quickly become a powerful force, controlling our actions by controlling our hearts. However, idols can also be created out of collective sins and problems. When a group or country makes and serves an idol, it creates social and cultural trouble much like the fall of man into sin. Traditional cultures made idols out of religion, tribe, and tradition. The idol of t...
Hope in Our Work
All work is driven by a worldview, and, as Christians, we are able to thrive in our work when we operate under the appropriate worldview. The Christian faith allows us to value work done by both believers and nonbelievers and identify ways to work uniquely as Christians. We remain grounded by the ethical guidelines we look to for guidance when making decisions. Although our work will never be exactly what God intended it to be until the “Day of Christ,” we can find hope in the Gospel’s story...
How Our Worldview Impacts Work
The term “worldview” means the comprehensive perspective from which we interpret all of reality. It answers what human life in the world should be like, what has knocked it off balance, and what can be done to make it right. Therefore, everyone operates under a particular worldview that is impacted by the groups and cultures in which he or she belongs. For work, this means that our worldview will shape our individual interactions and decisions.
Why Non-Christians Can Produce Excellent Work
God undoubtedly continues to work through everyone regardless of whether or not they are Christians. As an extension of God’s creative work, the Christian’s labor has its orientation toward God himself. As an extension of God’s providential work, our labor has its orientation toward our neighbor. The latter of the previous statements is available to Christians and non- Christians alike. This explains why the majority of work that Christians do does not look any different than non-Christians’...
Keller presents us with God’s plan for work, our problems with work, and what the Gospel says about work. To find our true calling, we have to understand the way we were created. We are not all destined to be Olympic athletes or the next Mozart, but by serving through the work he has put before us, we are serving him. We are freed in our work to be...
Oct 22, 2014 · The Bible: Humanity in Relation to God (This is my summary of a chapter in a book I often used in university classes: Thirteen Theories of Human Nature, Oxford Univ. Press.) The Old Testament is recognized as the word of god by both Jews and Christians; the New Testament is only recognized as such by Christians.
Nov 7, 2018 · Ideally, a satisfying theological anthropology will be engaged in all these things at once: direct and indirect accounts of human beings in relation to God, the careful plotting of a route through the various accounts of the divine image, and attention to the development of doctrine in this area as well as the pressing need for correlation with our current state of knowledge about our relation ...
The Meaning of Human Existence by Edward O. Wilson explores big questions about the nature and purpose of human life. Through a combination of scientific insights and philosophical reflections, Wilson delves into topics such as evolution, social behavior, and the interconnectedness of all living things, offering thought-provoking perspectives on what it means to be human.
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