Further Thought: Read Genesis 3:1-24, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23, Ephesians 6:5-8; Read Ellen G.White, “The Temptation and Fall,” pages 52-62, in Patriarchs and Prophets. Work – a curse or blessing? It seemed to come as part of the curse of sin (Gen: 3:17). A closer reading reveals it was the ground that was cursed, and not the work. Ellen G. White states … Continue reading –>
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might” (Eccles: 9:10). The wisest of men uses these words of counsel regarding stewardship in every aspect of life. When asked to comment on Christian stewardship, many confine their thoughts to the Christian’s fiscal responsibility. Although money is certainly an important aspect of stewardship, to limit … Continue reading –>
“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit” (Gal: 5:25). One’s work and spirituality are inseparable. Christianity is not a garment that can be put on or taken off as one changes moods or passes through different phases of life. Instead, Christianity creates a new being who manifests himself or herself … Continue reading –>
Skim over Exodus 25:10-30, Exodus 25:38. How particular was God when He asked Moses to erect a tabernacle of worship? What does this tell us about God’s character? When God told Moses to build a tent “for Him,” Moses could have said, “No problem, Lord! I have been pitching tents ever since I ran away from Egypt … Continue reading –>
Vocation or work deals with the “doingness” of life. Even those with the most cerebral of jobs, end up in some way doing physical labor of some sort, even if it means merely pushing computer keys. What do the following texts teach us about work – using “hands” as a symbol? Deut: 16:15 Eccles: 9:10 Prov: … Continue reading –>
“I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil – this is the gift of God” (Eccles: 3:12, Eccles 3:13, NIV). “Work” – that’s a solid Anglo-Saxon word with no frills. … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Gen: 3:19, Deut: 16:15, Exod: 25:10-30, Exod: 25:38, Gal: 5:22-26, Eccles: 9:10, 1 Cor: 10:31. Memory Text: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58). Work is God’s idea. In the ideal world before sin, God … Continue reading –>
Keeping Two Boys Quiet By Marci Evans Keeping children quiet in church became a real challenge when my niece, who was struggling with drugs, gave her two sons to my husband and me. Five-year-old Omarion and his brother, Diamonte, 6, had no experience in church. They were full of energy, and they were not used … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Two reasons exist why science, which gets so many things right, gets origins so wrong: first, science, which studies the natural world, must look only to the natural world for answers; second, science assumes that the laws of nature must remain constant. Yet both these are wrong when it comes to origins. Take … Continue reading –>
Read Job 38:1-41. What does this teach us about God, not just as the Creator but as the Sustainer of all life? How should this important truth impact how we understand the arts and sciences? “Many teach that matter possesses vital power – that certain properties are imparted to matter, and it is then left to … Continue reading –>
