Developing a Godly Attitude Towards Work

 In South Africa in 2021 only 66% of working age population are engaged with work. A small fraction of the youth is employed in South Africa.

Those who have work opportunities need to be encouraged to do their best as workers working unto the Lord.  We need to encourage those in the house of God to be part of the solution in our nation.  When society is characterised by large numbers of people not active in meaningful work.  Evil increases.  Mental health problem increase.  Crime increases.  Children get to suffer from malnutrition and are kept away from educational opportunities.  Unemployment is injustice.

The church of Jesus Christ holds the answers and is the solution.

A Godly attitude towards work will always start with God

Work originated with God.  Mankind was created in the image and likeness of God.

God is a creator

Genesis 1:1

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Gods work is very good

Genesis 1:31

God saw all that he had made, and it was very good indeed. Evening came and then morning: the sixth day.

God worked six and rested one

If God took rest from work, we are similarly expected to do likewise.  Rest is a necessity after a process of creating amazing things for God in your generation.

Conclusion

We are responsible for our attitude towards work

God is responsible for the blessedness and grace upon of our work

• Be active in creating for his Glory