What If We’ve Been Thinking About Work All Wrong?

Work is not just about survival—it reflects God’s own creativity and purpose. From the beginning, he called humanity to create, cultivate, and bring value to the world. When we work, we imitate him by shaping raw materials into something new, blessing others through our efforts, and providing for ourselves with dignity. Work is a means of worship, not just a way to earn a living. Even in eternity, we will reign and steward creation. God designed work for flourishing, not futility. When we embrace his purpose, our labor becomes a joyful act of service rather than a meaningless burden.

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