Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Feeling His Pleasure

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May 7, 2025
Explore the transformative view of work that shifts the focus from earning a paycheck to fulfilling a divine calling. Discover how the fourth commandment and Ephesians 6 redefine work as meaningful rather than burdensome. Listen to personal stories that illuminate the joy found in mundane tasks. The discussion includes the importance of seeking validation through divine approval over societal expectations. Ultimately, it encourages finding purpose and contentment in your job through a personal relationship with God.
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ANECDOTE

Chariots of Fire Work Contrast

  • Tim Keller contrasts two athletes from 'Chariots of Fire' with different attitudes toward work.
  • One finds joy and God's pleasure in his work, while the other is driven by discontent and unhealthy pursuit.
INSIGHT

Proper Theology of Work

  • Seeing work as a curse or solely for self-esteem is wrong.
  • Proper theology of work is seeing it as a calling made by God to please Him, not people or self.
INSIGHT

Work as Creative Calling

  • Work has been cursed by sin but was originally designed as a creative calling.
  • Work creates civilization by bringing order out of chaos and actualizing potential.
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