It is primarily evident even during the ancient times, people give value to work ethics. There is much to be said about values in terms of labor even in the Scriptures, on what God intends for men on how they see the use and value of their employment and enjoy the fruit of labor born from hard work. The Christian church in Dubai, also aims to expound these ideals and share these morals on how it is exactly significant in our daily lives.
The Bible, though considered to be an ancient tome, it has considerably relevant principles encased within every page and parts of it identifies how we should have a proper perspective about our work and for it to have a semblance of balance in our everyday existence.
Quotes
- “Fear God and work hard.” David Livingstone
- “Across professions, consistency is a direct product of work ethic.”
- “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
- “God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest. ~J.G. Holland”
As said in Proverbs 12:11, “Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense,” which also translates to “Hard work means prosperity; only fools idle away their time.”
Through this alone, we can see the necessity of working hard for our own cause as well, and to be able to appreciate the idea that due to all our hard work, we can enjoy the blessings as our labor bears fruit. The Bible also teaches us how to be self-reliant as we view work as a means to rely on your own and cultivate the soil to sustain our own needs. Ephesians 4:28, “Let him who steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.”
By this, we learn to be independent and not rely or burden another to put food on our own table, as said in Proverbs 22:7, “The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” Being an independent person can be a joyous thing, as you will set on your own ways on how to be able to carry yourself and see your self-worth. By this, you will also recognize your own capabilities to do a satisfying job and build your self-esteem as well as confidence that you can provide for yourself and for your family on your own.
At the same time, the Bible encourages us to work when needed and does not promote workaholism. Proverbs 11:1, “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.” Work is a noble purpose, not to gain and gain by sacrificing the time to care for family and friends.
Ephesians 2:10, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” We should dedicate every little thing to the Lord, what we have especially our current position in our work is a blessing from Him. Do not do it just for the sake of doing labor, exemplify His teachings to others as well and nurture it so that your career can grow to be more fruitful.
2 Peter 1:5-8, “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
What all of these teachings means for us working professionals is that we should appreciate our work even if it is something that we may not be skilled at. There is still room for us to grow, for us to learn and take part of it genuinely because with these principles in mind, being industrious can lead us to greener pastures and working diligently can bring us greater satisfaction.
