Sometimes we get confused about the purpose and meaning of work - forgetting that it is first and foremost about honoring God - because we have disregarded one of the commandments.
Whenever I preach on the Ten Commandments I usually comment that there is one that we apparently are proud to break - number three, to honor the Sabbath.
We live in a culture that tells us to go as hard as we can, for as long as we can, in order to make all we can. But when we live like that, our entire purpose becomes earning and consuming - and we weren't made for that.
What we were made for is to honor the Lord. To keep this day of rest, set apart for us to worship God. When we honor the Sabbath, we are restored to do the work God has called us to do.
How are Sabbath and work related in your life?
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