The Daily Grind

  Since the fall, humans have had to work.  But did you ever think about the way work was part of the plan, even before  that? Well, it totally was. And I've been researching that very fact, so that you don't have to. I warn you, though. Once you know this, it might change everything. So, if you're ready, just relax, and let's get into it!

        First off, there's more than one kind of work. Literally , servile and necessary. Such as firefighters and paramedics. (Jimmy Aiken)* In fact, Genisis 1:10 says how, "God rested from his work of creation. But if He wasn't doing some work running things, life would probably have stopped. Or descend into anarchy. Really, it's not worth thinking about.

     But spiraling off from that, we recall that mankind was made in His image. Now, that might mean that God has two eyes, two ears, etc. But far smarter people than myself, like C.S. Lewis have long understood that to mean, we think a lot like Him. Just like humans tend to think in the way that their parents raised them to, but on a much bigger scale.

     Other thinkers have also categorized types of work. For our purposes, there's three kinds. Basically, there's Servile work, and then there's essential work. That word is a clue; It's work done in service of another, usually for a paycheck. Essential work is needed, to keep our lifestyles.

     And this is where it gets a bit more interresting. Most Christians look at Luke 14:5, and say, it's okay to work on your sabbath if your desperate. And it is, and we're greatful to L.E.O's and hospital workers. But there's  lot of work you don't get paid for. Like, mowing your own yard. But if you enjoy that, and it gives you peaceful time alone with God, go ahead and do that on Sundays! That's really a pure form of worship.(Cale Clark)** If not Sunday, whatever day is your sabbath. And while I'm sure there are loads of other examles, I'll let you think of them. And if you have concerns, pray about it. But manind was made for work, and work for mankind. And likewise , the Sabbath. (Mark2:27.)

*What can't we do on Sundays

**Work as Worship  

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