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Tony Finch sermon at Canley Community Church
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WORKING WITH GOD
THE PROTESTANT WORK ETHIC
• ‘ought’, ‘should’, ‘must’.• Guilt.• How much have I achieved today?
THE CHRISTIANWORK ETHIC
• Colossians 3:23-25.• With all your heart – heartily –
willingly – from the soul.• Ephesians 6:7-8• Serve the Lord whole heartedly as if
you were serving the Lord.
THE CHRISTIANWORK ETHIC
• Ephesians 4:28• Something to share with those in need.• 2 Corinthians 9:11• Generous on every occasion.• 1 Peter 3:8-9• Bless, that’s your job, to bless.
WARNING AGAINST IDLENESS
• 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13• If a man will not work, he shall not
eat.
• James 4:14• It is a sin to know what you ought to
do and then not do it.
WARNING AGAINST OVER DOING IT!
• Workaholic.• Driven by expectations.• Driven by desire for riches and
power.• Neglect of family.• Neglect of health.• Neglect of our walk with God.
SUMMARY
• Work with all your heart, as unto the Lord.
• We are all accountable to Him.• Be subject to rulers and authority.• Provide for ourselves and our family.• Be generous to others.• Bless others.