The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele William Taylor: ‘Give yourself wholly to the work of the Lord’
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Jan 21, 2025 William Taylor, Rector of St Helens Church in London and author of 'Revolutionary Work,' discusses how the resurrection reshapes Christians' approach to their jobs. He emphasizes that true work is proclaiming the gospel and building the church, integrating faith into daily life. Taylor explores the balance between spiritual commitments and professional responsibilities, arguing that faith should inform one's career. He also debates the significance of work in the context of creation and renewal, illustrating how labor can be a spiritual calling.
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Work of the Lord
- The "work of the Lord" in 1 Corinthians 15:58 refers to gospel work, not secular jobs.
- This interpretation is supported by other uses of the phrase in 1 Corinthians and related verses.
Eschatology and Work
- Tim Keller's view on "work of the Lord" emphasizes continuity between present and future creations.
- Taylor disagrees, citing biblical passages about the destruction of the current earth and the creation of a new one.
Wagner in the New Creation?
- Taylor encountered a person who believed Wagner's music, but not Wagner himself, would be in the new creation.
- He criticizes this as snobbish, as such views tend to elevate certain professions over others.
