Not with eyeservice, as men-pleasures, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. - Ephesians 6:6
In the late 1660s, Sir Christopher Wren was commissioned to re-design St. Paul's Cathedral in London. According to legend, one day he visited the construction site of this great edifice and was unrecognised by the workers. Wren walked about the site, asking several of the men what they were doing. One worker replied, "I am cutting a piece of stone." A second worker responded, "I'm earning five shillings two pence a day." A third, however, had a different perspective: "I am helping Christopher Wren build a magnificent cathedral to glory of God." What a contrast in the attitude and motivation of tat worker!
Why we do what we do is extremely important, particularly when it comes to our working lives and careers. That's why Paul challenged the Ephesians to do their work, "not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men".
If we do our work merely to earn a paycheck or satisfy a supervisor, we will fall short of the highest motivation - doing our best as evidence of our devotion to God. So, why do we work? As that laborer told Wren, we work "to the glory of God."
Be not always wanting
Some other work to do,
But gratefully perform the task
The Lord has given you. - Anon.
No matter who signs your paycheck, you are really working for God.
Ephesians 6:5-9
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just ass you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favour when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Chrst, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, whether they say are salve or free.
And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in in heaven, and there is no favouritism with him.
It's a new semester, I shall study hard to glorify His name~
In the late 1660s, Sir Christopher Wren was commissioned to re-design St. Paul's Cathedral in London. According to legend, one day he visited the construction site of this great edifice and was unrecognised by the workers. Wren walked about the site, asking several of the men what they were doing. One worker replied, "I am cutting a piece of stone." A second worker responded, "I'm earning five shillings two pence a day." A third, however, had a different perspective: "I am helping Christopher Wren build a magnificent cathedral to glory of God." What a contrast in the attitude and motivation of tat worker!
Why we do what we do is extremely important, particularly when it comes to our working lives and careers. That's why Paul challenged the Ephesians to do their work, "not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men".
If we do our work merely to earn a paycheck or satisfy a supervisor, we will fall short of the highest motivation - doing our best as evidence of our devotion to God. So, why do we work? As that laborer told Wren, we work "to the glory of God."
Be not always wanting
Some other work to do,
But gratefully perform the task
The Lord has given you. - Anon.
No matter who signs your paycheck, you are really working for God.
Ephesians 6:5-9
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just ass you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favour when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Chrst, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, whether they say are salve or free.
And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in in heaven, and there is no favouritism with him.
It's a new semester, I shall study hard to glorify His name~
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