We were created to reflect God’s nature (Genesis 1:26–27), and we were given abilities to use for His glory. God cares deeply about our work because our actions on the job reflect our inner character and our level of devotion to Him. Why? Because we will be ultimately reporting to an Employer who has our best interests at heart-a Boss who is concerned about every one of us, and who wants to help us in every aspect of our work. If we keep this wonderful truth in mind, our attitude will be transformed.
1 Chronicles 16:31) that the Lord is the ultimate ruler over all of the earth. The Bible reminds us in many verses (e.g. He is the boss’ Boss, the supervisor’s Supervisor, the foreman’s Foreman, the manager’s Manager. Ultimately, we are all working for the Lord. It shows us the significance of what we are doing, and gives us a plan for working through difficulties in our relationships with bosses, colleagues, employees, and customers. It tells us whom we report to, what our duties are, and how we will be compensated. This is because our new perspective of work will show us a new “job description” as found in the Bible. When we accept this godly perspective on work, we will not only find fulfilment, but we will also realise that in almost every job, there is a way of working for and with God. The perfect life is not work-free work was part of the Lord’s blueprint for daily life in Paradise. Though we may feel otherwise, the truth is this: work itself is not a curse. Since then, all workers have had to face their own version of “thorns and thistles” that have hindered work and caused pain. By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken for dust you are and to dust you will return” (Genesis 3:17–19). It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. But Adam and Eve chose to disobey God, and as a result, their work became a thing of difficulty: “Cursed is the ground because of you through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life. The land was fruitful and resources were unlimited. When God first tasked Adam and Eve to take care of the garden of Eden (Genesis 1:28–30), it was a perfect job. In such situations, it’s tempting to start asking ourselves: Surveys have shown that many employees are working longer hours as the lines blur between office and home, or struggling with having to balance work responsibilities with taking care of the family and household chores.Īccording to one survey, many are considering quitting in 2022, or are unsure if they will stay on in their jobs in the next six months. Many workers in Singapore will understand these motivations to quit. In the wake of new work-from-home arrangements, many are also beginning to question traditional work practices and demand that employers allow them to work remotely so that they can stay safe and look after their families. While this may seem strange given that in the early months of the crisis, people were afraid of losing their jobs, many more now are doing this on their own accord.Īcross the world, from America and Europe to China, people are getting fed up with low wages and long hours, and looking for better jobs or taking a break. It’s called the Great Resignation, or the Big Quit: millions of people leaving their jobs voluntarily even while the world is still struggling with the impact of Covid-19.
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