i. Work is ordained by God/ command from God.
ii. Human beings should work to subdue/conquer the earth
iii. Work is good/God himself worked
iv. God blesses a hard worker/worked
v. Christians should work to acquire basic need/necessities
vi. Christians should work to assist those who are needy/less fortunate
vii. Christian work as a co-creator with God.
viii. People should work to emulate Jesus who was a worker/carpenter.
ix. Work became a curse/unpleasant after human being fell into sin
x. Christians should not overwork/enslave others
xi. Those who work should get a just wage
xii. People should take rest after work
xiii. People should work faithfully/diligently
xiv. Work should be done in an orderly manner.
OR
Describe the Christians teachings about work.
1. God himself instituted work. He created the heavens and the earth and all in it. Since God
worked man should work. (Gen. 2:1)
2. God’s work of creation is good (Gen. 1:31) Christiansshould endeavor to produce good
works
3. Work is a duty, an obligation, a command Christians are responsible for God’s creation
(Gen.2: 15). They are to protect it – animals, birds, plants, marine life are all under the
care of man.
4. Human beings should work to acquire their basic needs (Genesis. 1:29 – 30, 3:19) God
blesses the work of our hands
5. Human beings are co – creators with God (Gen.1: 28) God continue to create through
human beings. Human beings glorify God through their work.
6. God reveals himself through his work of creation. God had a purpose for his creation. He is
orderly, source of life, Almighty etc.
7. Work is a co – operative undertaking. Eve was created to be Adam’s helper (Gen. 2:20)
Christians should co – operate in their undertakings
8. Hard work is praised and laziness is looked down upon. (Proverbs 31:27). Christians should
work for their daily needs and not become a burden to others.
9. Work should be accompanied with rest (Gen.2: 2) God rested on the 7th day from all his
work. God commanded the Israelites to rest on the 7th day.
10. People should enjoy what they have worked for (Ecc.3: 22)
11. Work should be done for the glory of God and for the good of the society.
12. People should work honestly not steal but work to earn an honest living (Eph.4: 28)
13. Those who do not work should not eat
14. They should always work since God is always at a work (John 15:17)
Mohaissack answered the question on October 7, 2017 at 10:43
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