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Your work matters more than you may realize. Whether you are employed, retired, studying, volunteering, leading others, or caring for your family, God can use your everyday efforts to accomplish something meaningful.

In this practical Bible message, Pastor Chris Teien shares four ways your work can make a lasting difference: receive work as God’s gift, offer your best efforts to Christ, use your influence to serve others, and use your income to bless others. Discover how your work can honor God, help people, provide for your family, support His church, and accomplish purposes that matter for eternity.

IN THIS MESSAGE

#1 RECEIVE WORK AS GOD’S GIFT

Work existed before sin entered the world. Although sin made labor more difficult, God originally gave Adam meaningful responsibility in the Garden of Eden. Every honest kind of work can contribute to the well-being of others, and we should recognize, enjoy, and celebrate the fruit of our labor. (Genesis 2:15; Proverbs 14:23; Ecclesiastes 3:12-13)

#2 OFFER YOUR BEST WORK TO CHRIST

Faithful workers care about their employer’s interests and perform their responsibilities with honesty and excellence. Even when a supervisor fails to notice or reward good work, God sees what is being done. Christians should work willingly because Christ is ultimately the Master they are serving. (Proverbs 27:18; Colossians 3:23-24)

 #3 USE YOUR WORK TO SERVE OTHERS 

Authority and influence should be used to help people rather than exploit them. Godly leaders recognize good work, correct without humiliating, take responsibility for their mistakes, protect vulnerable people, and help others reach their potential. Jesus demonstrated that true leadership is expressed through service. (Proverbs 29:2, 7; Mark 10:43-45)

#4 USE YOUR INCOME TO BLESS OTHERS

Income allows us to provide for our families, support God’s work, and care for people in need. Christian giving should be planned, generous, and cheerful rather than motivated by pressure. Scripture does not promise that giving will make us rich, but it teaches that God sees our generosity and faithfully provides what His people need. (Proverbs 3:9; Proverbs 11:24-25; Proverbs 19:17; 1 Timothy 5:8; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8)

SCRIPTURE

Genesis 2:15; Proverbs 3:9; Proverbs 11:24-25; Proverbs 14:23; Proverbs 19:17; Proverbs 27:18; Proverbs 29:2, 7; Ecclesiastes 3:12-13; Ecclesiastes 4:8; Mark 10:43-45; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; Colossians 3:23-24; 1 Timothy 5:8; 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Series: Summer in Proverbs

Transcript available at:
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I hope this message helps you understand and apply God’s Word. Find sermon transcripts at Well.faith, learn more at ChrisTeien.com, or come visit us at Rockwell Church in Virginia, Minnesota. If this message encouraged you, I’d love to hear from you at wellfaith24@gmail.com.