Articles: The Christian Work Ethic

Intro:

1. I thought I would reflect this Labor Day weekend on what the Bible says about work/the Christian work ethic/ and the Christian in the workplace.

2. Work is a mixed blessing. Work is both rewarding and a toil as the result of the fall of man [Gen. 3:17].

Transition: The Christian is to take on God's view and a Christian view in regard to work. I want to share some thoughts on the Christian work ethic.

1. God ordained work and work ethics in the garden of Eden [Gen. 1:27-30; 2:15-20].

2. What was intended to have joy in the original creation, has become a struggle because of the curse due to sin [Gen 3:17-19].

3. We must do everything without complaining to be a good witness before the world [Phil. 2:14].

4. We are to obey our employers [Eph. 6:5-9; Col. 3:22-25].

5. We are to stay away from the able bodied who don't work and can work [2 Thess. 3:6-13].

6. We work to provide for our family [1 Tim. 5:8].

7. We are to be honest in our work [Titus 2:9-10].

8. We are to share with those in need [Eph. 4:28].

9. The value of work is not measured by the wealth it produces for us, but the opportunities it provides for ministry.