Glorifying God in Secular Work

Key Concepts

• Secular Work
  • Includes non-church work (e.g., computer company, nursing, doctor, carpentry).
  • Believers are all ministers and priests in their respective professions.
  • There is no distinction between church and secular work in terms of serving God.

Principles for Glorifying God in the Workplace

1. Prioritizing Christ Over Work

   • Conduct work in a manner where Christ is more significant than the work itself.

2. Money Management

   • Make and use money in such a way that Christ appears more important than monetary gains.

3. Workplace Relationships

   • Cultivate relationships where Christ is prioritized over the relationships.
   • Effective relationships increase in value and are enriched when Christ is central.
   • Relationships should not be sources of strength alone; reliance on Christ enhances them.

Implications

• Resourceful Relationships

  • When Christ is central, interactions become more about giving and ministering rather than taking.
  • People feel valued and ministered to, not used, when they are around you.

• Work Excellence

  • Aim to be creative, industrious, and excellent in all work endeavors.
  • Work should adorn the gospel and demonstrate Christ's value above all.

Reference

• The speaker's ideas are inspired by a chapter from the book "Don't Waste Your Life," focusing on glorifying God during the workday (8 to 5).