Working

In the Bible, the concept of "working" encompasses various meanings that reflect both physical labor and spiritual endeavors. The term can refer to the general act of engaging in tasks or activities for a purpose, as seen in Genesis 2:15, where God places Adam in the Garden of Eden "to work it and keep it." This indicates that work is part of God's design for humanity, emphasizing stewardship and responsibility over creation.Furthermore, the New Testament introduces a deeper spiritual dimension to work. For example, in Colossians 3:23-24, believers are encouraged to work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, highlighting that all work has spiritual significance and should be done with integrity and devotion. Additionally, Ephesians 2:10 speaks to the idea of being "created in Christ Jesus for good works," suggesting that the ultimate purpose of work extends beyond mere earthly tasks to include the fulfillment of God's will and purposes through our actions. Thus, working in the biblical sense is not only about labor but also about aligning one’s efforts with God’s divine plan.

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Cooperators With God

By Elisabeth Elliot

6.8K41:56

MAT 6:33ACT 4:232CO 6:1

In this sermon, Jeanette Cliff emphasizes the importance of our efforts in responding faithfully to the challenges and hardships we face in life. She shares a story of a minister visiting a farm and acknowledging the joint effort between the farmer and God in creating a beautiful harvest. Cliff highlights the concept of the "dignity of causality," which refers to our ability to cause things to happen and make a difference in the world. She also discusses the idea that God's refusals can be seen as gifts and emphasizes the importance of submission to God's authority and being instruments of joy and peace in the world.