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THE WORK BUS

What is the best or worst job you've ever had, and why?

Let each person quickly share either the best or worst. Don't take too long. :-)

Do you think God cares about your job/work?

God redeemed us through the sacrifice of Jesus. So, He cares immensely about what we do as redeemed people. Our jobs are one of the primary ways God intends to make us more like Christ. Read Colossians 3:22-24.

Who do you work for? (Trick question, haha!)

Colossians 3:23 - "Work heartily, as FOR THE LORD and NOT FOR MEN.

How does your work life change when you work for the Lord instead of the man?

Because we work for King Jesus, our work has meaning, purpose and value. WHO you work for is more important than WHAT you do.

What sin occurs when we work for work/us/career/man instead of God?

Idolatry. Work becomes an IDOL when it is elevated to the most important or primary part of our life. It's the thing our life is organized around and what we care most about.

Why do we so easily let our work define us and become a source of pride and self-confidence?

It's one thing to desire to do a good job. It's entirely another thing to allow your job to be the means by which you convince yourself that you have worth.

How do we identify if work has become an idol?

• When we can't be happy in life unless our work "fulfills" us.

• When our perception of ourselves rises and falls, from day to day, based on our perceived effectiveness in the workplace.

• When we perform well on the job and a lack of praise from others crushes our spirit because we need esteem from our work.

• When we work to pursue materialism and are willing to neglect relationships, family, church, etc.

What difference does it make that you're a Christian in the workplace? (or) What does it look like to be a Christian at work?

Colossians 3:23 - "WORK HEARTILY (whole heartedly, with all your heart)..." We don't become IDLE in our work because our work has meaning, purpose and value.

How does knowing WHO you work for change HOW you work?

If you truly worked for the King, you would never slack in your work. Your job is an assignment from the King.

What are some motivations for working whole heartedly for the Lord?

• We have a new identity. We're not just employees, but exist for a reason and purpose.
• We have a new pursuit for our lives. We work for the glory of our King.
• We have a mission to love and serve others.
• We work for the eternal rewards from our King.
• We know that everything is under God's control and that frees us to work with joy and not worry.

What's the main obstacle keeping you from working whole heartedly for the Lord?

Pray and ask God to help you overcome that sin.

What do you need to change, starting now?

Confess and turn to God for help. Ask others to keep you accountable.