We assert that Genesis 2:15 outlines humanity's original divine purpose. It argues that Adam, placed in the Garden of Eden, was not merely a gardener but the first priest, called to "work" (avad) and "keep" (shamar) the garden, tasks interpreted as worship and service to God. The article connects this ancient mandate to the Benedictine motto "ora et labora" (pray and work), suggesting an integrated spiritual and practical life where daily tasks become sacred offerings. It further explores interpretations by Rashi and Matthew Henry, highlighting the priestly and covenantal nature of Adam's role and the spiritual cultivation of one's soul. Ultimately, the text posits that Genesis 2:15 reveals a universal human vocation where all labour, when done with intention, can be an act of worship, blurring the lines between the sacred and the secular.