Calling: A Biblical Perspective (Theology of Work Topics Book

Calling: A Biblical Perspective (Theology of Work Topics Book 1)

Calling, or vocation, is the single most popular topic in the theology of work. When people ponder how their faith relates to their work, their first question is often, â€œWhat kind of work is God calling me to?â€ We spend more time at workâ€”whether paid or unpaidâ€” than any other waking activity. If God cares about our lives, he must care about our work, unless he intends to ignore the biggest part of our lives. Calling, therefore, is one of the most practical topics in the theology of work. If you understand Godâ€™s calling, it helps you live life more fully and follow Christ more ably every day of the week.
In this book, we explore Godâ€™s call and guidance to various kinds of work. (We do not explore church and church-related work, as these have been covered extensively by others.) You can find Godâ€™s guidance by paying attention to the needs of the world, your gifts and skills, and your deepest or truest desires, brought together in the freedom of Christ. This exploration corrects the unfortunate tendency to regard ordinary work as unimportant to God and unworthy of his calling. But it would be equally wrong to elevate the importance of job or profession to a position of idolatry. Getting the right job does not bring salvation, or even happiness. Moreover, the true aim of work for the Christian is to serve the common good, not to advance his or her own interests. Over a lifetime, serving the common good comes far more from doing each dayâ€™s work to the best of your ability in Christ, than it does from finding the best job for yourself.
Country USA
Manufacturer Theology of Work Project
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-03-24
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Theology of Work Project
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2013-03-24
Format	Kindle eBook

Calling: A Biblical Perspective (Theology of Work Topics Book 1)

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