Why Work? - part 2

In addition to the two reasons I gave yesterday in answer to the question, "Why work?" - I missed the most important motivator of all as to why we need to be gainfully employed. The apostle Paul gives this reason while addressing slaves in his letter to the church at Colosse. Keep in mind that what he says to slaves about their labor, (and slaves had no choice about who they worked for or what they did) is even more true for us (who do have a choice). Read carefully his words:

"Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. ²³Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, ²⁴since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving" (Colossians 3:22-24).

Did you catch what he wrote? Ultimately we are working not for ourselves or our families, not for those in need, but we are working for the LORD! So in answer to the question, "Why work?" We work to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ! Wow! There is no greater motivator than that!!!

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pj