Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.
What does God say about looking for a new job?
It is always important that we renew our minds (Romans 12:2) and are careful to believe truth, but especially when we’re in a period of great stress, like job hunting. “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”
What does Bible say about jobs?
Colossians 3:22 says, “You who are servants who are owned by someone, obey your owners. Work hard for them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Work for them as you would for the Lord because you honor God.” When we obey the authority figures in our life, we are ultimately serving Christ.
What does Jesus say about getting a job?
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
What does the New Testament say about job?
Job appears faithful without direct knowledge of God and without demands for special attention from God, even for a cause that all others would declare to be just. And the text gives an allusion to Job 28:28: “And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding”.
What does the Bible say about meaningful work?
Work is honorable, Scripture says, no matter what kind of occupation you have. Honest toil, done in a joyful spirit, is like a prayer to God. Even in the Garden of Eden, God gave humans work to do.
Is being unemployed a sin?
The sin is not in being unsuccessful and unemployed; it is in being lazy and complaining and demanding to share what others have worked to achieve. In short, it’s not in being an unsuccessful capitalist; it is being a successful socialist.
What is God’s answer to Job?
At the end of God’s invitations to dialogue, Job comes up short in his first response: Then Job answered the Lord and said,“Behold, I am insignificant; what can I reply to You? I lay my hand on my mouth. Once I have spoken, and I will not answer; Even twice, and I will add nothing more.”
What does the Bible say about work stress?
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” The Good News: The Bible tells you again and again that God will strengthen you, guide you, help you, and lead you to heaven with his love and grace.
What does God say about not working?
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.” We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat.
How can I pray to get a job immediately?
Prayer to Find a Job
Dear God, I thank you that your word says that you know what I need before I ask. I am seeking employment and trusting you to place me in the best position. Not only to meet my financial needs but to contribute to my success in future endeavors.
What does the Bible say about lazy people?
Proverbs 13:4 – “The soul of the lazy man desires, and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.” The lazy man desires what hard working people want: house, food, vacations, money for college and retirement. But the lazy man’s desires remain unsatisfied, while the diligent gain wealth.
What did God said about Job?
[1] There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. [2] And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters.