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What are the Christian teaching about work both in the Old and New testament

      

What are the Christian teaching about work both in the Old and New testament

  

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Kavungya
- God’s creation is talked of as work.
- Man was to work in order to subdue the earth.
- God himself worked in the creation story so man should work.
- In the commandments both work and rest are shown as part of God’s plan for mankind.
- Work is good & can be fulfilling & enjoyable – proverbs, laziness is condemned.
- Although work is good man should not be overworked & exploited.
- Jesus was a worker (carpenter).
- Jesus gave his examples from the world of work e.g sower, shepherd, fishermen, tax collectors e.t.c.
- Paul used to work (tent maker) .
- He who does not work should not eat.
Kavungya answered the question on November 15, 2022 at 08:53


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