Beeson Divinity School Podcast Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work
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Jan 17, 2017 Exploring the integration of Christian faith with work and the challenges faced by Christian artists. How the gospel can transform daily work and the dangers of tying one's identity solely to their profession. Martin Luther's perspective on work and its connection to God's work. The significance of accomplishing a small part of one's vision in life.
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Identity Beyond Your Job
- Christian faith supplies an identity that is received, not achieved, freeing you from tying self-worth to job performance.
- This identity prevents success from inflating pride and failure from devastating your heart.
Dignity In Ordinary Work
- Martin Luther taught that ordinary labor participates in God's care for creation, so even menial tasks are dignified God's work.
- Seeing work this way gives purpose and encourages excellence in even the simplest tasks.
Serve By Doing Your Job Well
- Do your job extremely well as an act of service to God and neighbor, not as a platform for proselytizing during work.
- Excellence in ordinary tasks witnesses to God's care and upholds the dignity of your work.