1. Theological Reflections on Work
In the book of Nehemiah we are told that the city of Jerusalem and the temple were rebuilt, "because the people had a mind to work". ... Later, in the New Testament book of Thessalonians, Paul urged the people to work, "if one in the faith community does not work, then that person shouldn't eat either". ... There is considerable disagreement about which jobs are more important, but nevertheless, we agree that pay should reflect the work we do. ... For all of us who work in the Kingdom, at any honorable job, our work is our response to God's grace. ... To be an effective employer,...
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