How is my work important to the Lord? - Work - TouchPoints

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.

Work is God’s plan for our lives. Those who work diligently experience many benefits in their lives and also bring benefits to others. God promises three basic rewards for faithful work: (1) having a more credible witness to non-believers; (2) having our needs met without having to depend financially on others, and (3) experiencing a sense of peace over a job done well.

Romans 12:8If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

God blesses us when we do work that is in keeping with our gifts and abilities.