The Bible talks a lot about work. We were created to work, and as God’s children we have specific work we are called to do. Today I am sharing four truths about work. This is part 1 in a 3 part series.
The Bible talks a lot about work. We were created to work, and as God’s children we have specific work we are called to do. Today I am sharing four truths about work. This is part 1 in a 3 part series. Show Notes: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode135 Patreon: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful
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Four Truths About Work
Christian women are often called “Daughers of the King” which is true – we are adopted as children of God and He is the King. But our adoption is not about us moving social statuses but about us going from enemies of God to His Children. And with that adoption we now have salvation from our sins and a new responsibility to walk in a manner worthy of our calling as children of God.
We do have great privileges of being children of God, but also great responsibilities.
A lot of times when we think about work we can zero in thinking of a career or job outside the home. But there is a bigger picture to work, and Scripture has given us truth and wisdom about work.
No. 1 Work is not optional.
God has given both men and women work to do to cultivate this world and advance His Kingdom.
When it comes to women, God’s word is not silent in regard to the priorities of a Christian woman and work:
Here are a few:
Genesis 2:18 – we are helpers, co-laborers for God
Genesis 3 – childbearing and raising
2 Corinthians – ministers of reconciliation
Titus 2:4 – disciple the next generation of women
Titus 2:5 – home is a priority
Proverbs 31:10-31 and the home is a “place of industry, hospitality and rest”
1 Timothy 5:9-10 – devoted to good works, raising children, being hospital, hosting the saints, etc
No. 2 Work is Worship.
All this work is worship to God.
It’s an opportunity to live for Him and in reverence to Him.
1 Corinthians 10:31: So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
No. 3 Work unto the Lord also requires a death to self.
As Christian women we are given great freedom in Christ, but not freedom to live for ourselves, but freedom to do God’s Will.
Romans 12:1-2
Galatians 2:20
Hebrews 12:28-29
No. 4 All of this work is done by Christ, for Christ, and through the power of Christ.
Colossians 1:16-17
God does the renewing of our minds – He is the one who regenerates our hearts, and He gives us His Spirit to sanctify and mature us in our thinking and living.
Bonus: Work is a Labor
Romans 16:6 “Greet Mary who has worked hard for you.”
Work = the Greek Word kopiaō which means to feel fatigue – by implication to work hard
1 Corinthians 15:10
Colossians 1:29
Resources
SPF 001: Setting the Atmosphere of the Home Sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode1
SPF 117: Daughters of the King sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode117
