Saved by Jonathan Simcoe
Audience of One
Work is not some post-fall aberration. Work is a blessing (1:28). Work is a gift. And work is intrinsic to the human creature because it is intrinsic to the Creator himself.
God works, and it follows that because we are made in his image (Genesis 1:26-27), we work too.
Daniel Grothe • The Power of Place
The Bible says, “[God] has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do.”1 These “good deeds” are your service. Whenever you serve others in any way, you are actually serving God2 and fulfilling one of your purposes.
Rick Warren • The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
an obligation. They enjoy helping people, meeting needs, and doing ministry. They “serve the LORD with gladness.”17 Why do they serve with gladness? Because they love the Lord, they’re grateful for his grace, they know serving is the highest use of life, and they know God has promised a reward.