
Biblical support for meaningful labor, nature and value of work
Proverbs 14:23
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Ecclesiastes 3:13
That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil – this is the gift of God
Ecclesiastes 5:12
The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether he eats little or much.
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind you own business and to work your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will no be dependent on anybody.
Career Changes, Planning and Decision Making
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Proverbs 3:6
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Matthew 6:33-34
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Communicating the Gospel in the Workplace
Romans 1:16
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes..
Ephesians 4:1-2
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 5:1-2
Be imitators of God, therefore as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
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