Trabalho
O trabalho é uma ordenança divina desde a criação. Deus colocou o homem no jardim para cultivar e guardar, revelando que o labor é parte do propósito humano e um meio de glorificá-lo.
Trabalho como vocação divina
Deus nos criou para trabalhar com propósito. O trabalho é expressão da imagem divina em nós e deve ser feito como para o Senhor.
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Do everything in love.
Diligência e recompensa
A mão diligente enriquece, mas a preguiça traz pobreza. A Bíblia valoriza o esforço honesto, dedicado e perseverante em toda obra.
Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring wealth.
The hand of the diligent will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.
The hand of the diligent will rule,
but laziness ends in forced labor.
There is profit in all labor,
but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker;
observe its ways and become wise.
Without a commander,
without an overseer or ruler,
it prepares its provisions in summer;
it gathers its food at harvest.
How long will you lie there, O slacker?
When will you get up from your sleep?
A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest,
and poverty will come upon you like a robber,
and need like a bandit.
Whoever is slothful in his work
is brother to him who destroys.
Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor;
open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food.
Dishonest wealth will dwindle,
but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
The blessing of the LORD enriches,
and He adds no sorrow to it.
Planejamento e excelência
A excelência no trabalho honra a Deus. Devemos nos dedicar com competência, entregar nossos planos ao Senhor e buscar o melhor em cada tarefa.
Commit your works to the LORD
and your plans will be achieved.
Commit your works to the LORD
and your plans will be achieved.
Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will be stationed in the presence of kings;
he will not stand before obscure men.
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world
O contentamento no trabalho
Deus nos dá a capacidade de desfrutar do nosso trabalho. Poder comer, beber e encontrar satisfação em nosso labor é um dom divino.
I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live, and also that every man should eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his labor — this is the gift of God.
Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in all the labor one does under the sun during the few days of life that God has given him — for this is his lot.
Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God.
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.
There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: "For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?" This too is futile — a miserable task.
I saw that all labor and success spring from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
A responsabilidade cristã
O cristão deve trabalhar com suas próprias mãos, viver dignamente e ser exemplo de dedicação. Quem não trabalha, não coma.
For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: "If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat."
For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.
and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us;
establish for us the work of our hands—
yes, establish the work of our hands!
Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus — the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.