UNTO THE LORD (4 OF 4)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: Colossians 3:22-25, Colossians 4:1
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Unto the Lord (4 of 4)
Series: Simplify
Joey Rodgers
Colossians 3:22-4:1
Riddle me this - what is it the vast majority of people will do 8.5 hrs a day, 260 days in a year, for an avg. of 48 yrs - even though 85 % of Americans say they hate doing it - while 69% of Americans will stop doing this by the age 66? You guessed it... WORK!
W/out question - work is a huge part of our lives - often becoming a critical component to our sense of identity/accomplishment. Think about it - as adults, when we meet a stranger we inevitably ask - what do you do for a living? W/ kids, we ask - what do you want to do when you grow up? We ask college students - what are you majoring in? And we ask retirees - what did you do for a career? WORK!
Today, we're closing out a New Year's series entitled, Simplify. To simplify is to make something less complicated and more straightforward by reducing it to the basic essentials. Thru-out our series, we've been seeking to extricate the whole of our lives from the unnecessary/complicated.
This AM, I want to conclude our series by turning our attention to simplifying the one area of our lives that can get too complex and out of whack quick, fast, and in a hurry - and this is our work lives. Whether you're an employee or employer - most need to simplify b/c our occupation has become our preoccupation.
Slaves, obey your earthly masters, in everything; and do it, not only when their eyes are on you or to curry their favor, but w/ sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it w/ all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism. Masters provide your slaves w/ what is right and fair, b/c you know that you also have a Master in heaven. Colossians 3:22-4:1
I think sometimes, we view the Bible ...
Series: Simplify
Joey Rodgers
Colossians 3:22-4:1
Riddle me this - what is it the vast majority of people will do 8.5 hrs a day, 260 days in a year, for an avg. of 48 yrs - even though 85 % of Americans say they hate doing it - while 69% of Americans will stop doing this by the age 66? You guessed it... WORK!
W/out question - work is a huge part of our lives - often becoming a critical component to our sense of identity/accomplishment. Think about it - as adults, when we meet a stranger we inevitably ask - what do you do for a living? W/ kids, we ask - what do you want to do when you grow up? We ask college students - what are you majoring in? And we ask retirees - what did you do for a career? WORK!
Today, we're closing out a New Year's series entitled, Simplify. To simplify is to make something less complicated and more straightforward by reducing it to the basic essentials. Thru-out our series, we've been seeking to extricate the whole of our lives from the unnecessary/complicated.
This AM, I want to conclude our series by turning our attention to simplifying the one area of our lives that can get too complex and out of whack quick, fast, and in a hurry - and this is our work lives. Whether you're an employee or employer - most need to simplify b/c our occupation has become our preoccupation.
Slaves, obey your earthly masters, in everything; and do it, not only when their eyes are on you or to curry their favor, but w/ sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it w/ all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism. Masters provide your slaves w/ what is right and fair, b/c you know that you also have a Master in heaven. Colossians 3:22-4:1
I think sometimes, we view the Bible ...
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