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Why Our Work Matters – Part III
In this Bible reading plan, we’re discussing some of the reasons God intended us to work. Today’s focus is on Productivity.
In the 19th century, it would have seemed impossible that the earth could ever produce enough food to feed seven billion people. Then God provided divine insight to several inventors that ushered in the Industrial Revolution.
Their inventions took productivity to a level that allowed food production to skyrocket, exceeding all human expectations.
When God created man, his first command in Genesis 1 was, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it."
God desires us to be fruitful or productive in all that we do, including our work. Increased productivity better serves our customers and is more fulfilling for us personally as we strive to improve.
Questions for Reflection:
- Why do you think God’s first command in Genesis 1 had man doing something productive?
- What’s the opposite of being productive?
- Can you think of the last time you felt productive in your job? How did that make you feel about working?
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About this Plan
Work is more than a means to an end. It’s more than a way to pay our home mortgage or electric bill. Work is something that God created us for before the fall. In this Bible reading plan, we will look at some of the reasons why God intends for us to work.
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