Message

In hard work there is always something gained, but idle talk leads only to poverty.

-Proverbs 14:23

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

-Colossians 3:23

We are God’s masterpiece, created by Christ Jesus to do the good works which He prepared in advance for us to do.

-Ephesians 2:10

The purpose of my is to that God is at .

1. I must realize that my is a from God, not a .

And then God said to Adam, "You listened to your wife and ate the fruit which I told you not to eat. Because of what you have done, the ground will be under a curse. You will have to work hard all your life to make it produce enough food for you.

-Genesis 3:17

2. My work is a to .

The fruit of the Spirit of God working in your life produces; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control.

-Galatians 5:22-23

3. My work is a of my .

It’s the love of Christ that compels us.

-2 Corinthians 5:14

LIFE APPLICATION
To discuss during the week with your family, Life Group, or Campus.

1. In thinking about your current job, what might you do to approach it more as a service to Jesus rather than to a boss or company?

2. In what way(s) can you demonstrate your faith more boldly in your workplace?

3. Which scripture most stood out to you in this message?

4. What else stood out to you in this message?

5. What next step is Jesus asking you to take as a result of this message?