Work Ethic

 

Ecclesiastes 9:10

10 Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom

Colossians 3:23

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,

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Enjoy Life

The wise King Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes as he reflected upon his life.  Whether you are rich or poor, enjoy life in your toil.

Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

18 Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life. 19 And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God. 20 God keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past.

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Irony of the Godly

Paul told of the irony in his life and his co-workers lives in his second letter to the Church at Corinth.  Christians may live a life that is misunderstood by others.

2 Corinthians 6:

6 We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love. 7 We faithfully preach the truth. God’s power is working in us. We use the weapons of righteousness in the right hand for attack and the left hand for defense. 8 We serve God whether people honor us or despise us, whether they slander us or praise us. We are honest, but they call us impostors. 9 We are ignored, even though we are well known. We live close to death, but we are still alive. We have been beaten, but we have not been killed. 10 Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.

11 Oh, dear Corinthian friends! We have spoken honestly with you, and our hearts are open to you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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