#446: The Work Ethic of a Disciple

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Episode 446 - Show Notes

Does our faith in Jesus have an impact on our work, and how we work? I believe it does.
What you do matters, but how you do it matters more. Character matters. It matters to God. How you represent Christ in the marketplace matters. Your work ethic is a part of your testimony of a changed life through Jesus.
When you go to work it is a daily opportunity to bring glory to God. When we use what God has given us our intellect, our courage, our manual labor, our intuition, our skills God is glorified.
What does work-ethic look like for Christian? It’s getting up early and sometimes staying late. It is preparation, long-range planning, goal setting, diligence, forethought, showing up for work on time, giving eight hours of work for eight hours of pay, doing what you are asked to do, and dong what needs to be done even if you are not asked.
It’s remembering that God is watching and that He keeps a record. It’s a call to living your life on purpose. It’s a call to not waste your life, but to get up and get out and do something with the opportunities God has placed before you.
Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all your might. Use your intelligence, your intellect, your labor, your talents and gifts, and all God has given to you. Do it today for His glory.

Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”