We live in a culture which values play more highly than work. I grew up on commercials which promoted the slogan, "working for the weekend". But scripture promotes a different view of work, reminding us of the redeeming nature of hard work.
This morning I read through 1&2 Thessalonians (two short letters in the New Testament). Paul writes some strong words about "idleness". In 2 Thessalonians 3:7-11, Paul writes, "We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you." Paul goes on to say, "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." So Paul believed in work or at the very least he believed in not being dependent upon others or a burden to others. His example is a good model to follow!
This could end up as a good sermon series, so I'll stop for now. But . . . today as you go to work, work as if you were working for the Lord. Have a great day at work.
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