Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Faith and Work
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Jun 2, 2025 Discover how Isaiah 60 portrays a vision of future restoration, where all nations bring their work to God. Explore the dignity of labor as a divine calling, debunking myths around job significance. Learn how faith sanctifies everyday tasks, transforming them into acts of worship. The conversation shifts from ambition to glorifying God through work, while also addressing the pursuit of identity beyond professional roles. Embrace grace and gratitude as keys to finding joy and purpose in both work and life.
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Biblical View of Work's Goodness
- Work is presented in the Bible as inherently good and dignified, unlike many ancient myths where work is a curse or burden.
- God Himself worked to create the world and placed work in the original paradise, highlighting its essential role in human life.
All Work Honors God
- Every type of work, from menial tasks to high-skilled jobs, is a way God loves and cares for the world through people.
- Christians should reject job snobbery and see all work as valuable and holy, reflecting God's provision and care.
Do Your Job with Excellence
- To honor God in your work, simply strive to do your job excellently and with care.
- Excellence in even ordinary professions, like airline pilots landing planes safely and effectively, pleases God.
