In the biblical perspective, work is a vital aspect of human life, and believers are called to approach their employment with diligence and integrity. As instructed in Colossians 3:23, Christians are to work heartily, as if serving the Lord Himself. The teachings of Jesus, such as in Matthew 6:33, emphasize the importance of seeking God's kingdom first, which can bring a sense of purpose and direction to one's career. Additionally, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 and 1 Peter 2:18 provide guidance on living a quiet and orderly life, working with one's hands, and submitting to authorities, while Jeremiah 29:11 reminds believers of God's plan to prosper them, giving them hope and assurance in their vocational pursuits.
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Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
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.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.
Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.
For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more. But the servant who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money. After a long time the master of those servants returned to settle accounts with them. The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’ His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, ‘Master, you entrusted me with two talents. See, I have gained two more.’ His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ Finally, the servant who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’ ‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed. Then you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received it back with interest. Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents.
For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”
In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat— for He gives sleep to His beloved.
Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.
Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
He sought God throughout the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. And as long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates.
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.