How should I work? - Work - TouchPoints

Proverbs 22:29Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.

Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

Be industrious and do the best work you can. There is a measure of satisfaction in any work done well.

Proverbs 10:5A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.

Take advantage of the opportunities you have to work. Your first jobs may not be lifelong, but they will help equip you for your lifelong efforts.

Ecclesiastes 10:10Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.

Be smart in how you work. Practice generosity with what you receive. Remember always that you cannot take wealth with you when you die, but your practical kindness to others will store treasure in heaven.

Romans 12:11Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.

Ephesians 6:6-7Try to please them [those with authority over you] all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Work with enthusiasm at whatever you do, even when no one is watching, because you are ultimately serving God.

James 3:13If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.

Work steadily with an attitude of humility, rather than continually pointing at your own accomplishments.

Titus 2:9-10Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.

No matter what our role or position at our place of work, God wants us to be trustworthy and faithful.

Colossians 3:17Whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.

Our ultimate goal should be to work in such a way that we are a good representative of Jesus Christ.

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.

Our attitude toward work should include the goal of honoring God by how we go about it. But we should also be responsible and generous with the blessings we receive for our efforts.