Work, Which is Commended in Scripture, Contributes to Societal Order

The Bible encourages its readers — especially those who believe in the God of the Bible — to engage in responsible work. Such work brings benefits not just to an individual and his or her family, but also to society at large. Productive workers, through their labors, help to maintain societal order and cohesiveness. In fact, engaging in responsible work is part of God’s intention for the members of the human race. Here are seven passages where work is directly commended or indirectly affirmed.

You can access these Bible passages on www.biblegateway.com here.

A printed copy of this material is available here. Reproduce it so each participant has one as your lead your group in discussing the passages and what they teach about work responsibilities.

Ask and discuss: How does every individual’s fulfilling his or her responsibility to work contribute to order and stability in society?

Genesis 2:15

15 Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it.

Key principle: God assigned work even before humanity fell into sin.

The Garden of Eden by Thomas Cole

 

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