A Pastor’s Perspective on Work in the Bible

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Alistair Mackenzie gives a biblical overview of what the Bible says about work.

Authority (Psalm 8)

Bible Commentary

Psalm 8 is an exception in Book 1, as it does not pertain specifically to David. Its concern is with all human...

Welcoming Builds up the Community (Romans 14:19–15:33)

Bible Commentary

Another aspect of welcoming is that it strengthens the community. “Each of us must please the neighbor for the good...

Welcoming Overcomes Quarrels over Differing Opinions (Romans 14:1–23)

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“Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions,” begins Paul (Rom. 14:1)....

Specific Behavioral Principles to Guide Moral Discernment (Romans 12:9–21)

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Paul identifies specific guiding principles to help us serve as conduits overarching concern to let love be...

Work as Members of One Another (Romans 12:4–8)

Bible Commentary

The more we walk in newness of life, the more we depend on one another's work.

Living Sacrifices for the Sake of the Community (Romans 12:1–3)

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Needless to say, putting others ahead of ourselves requires sacrifice. “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice,”...

Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Minds (Romans 12:1–3)

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To bring the communal aspect of salvation to life means a reorien­tation of our minds and wills from self-serving to...