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Faith and Work
In Hebrew, avodah means both work and worship. That single word is the heart of this house: your daily labor can be an act of service to God and neighbor.
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See the full shelfWhat the Bible says about work
Work begins before the fall — Adam is placed in the garden to work it and keep it (Genesis 2:15). Paul urges believers to work heartily as for the Lord (Colossians 3:23). Work is part of our design, not a punishment.
Calling vs. career
A career is what you do for a season; a calling is who you are becoming and whom you serve. Books on vocation help you hold both.
Practicing faith at work
Integrity, excellence, generosity and rest are the everyday disciplines of faith at work. Small, consistent practices shape a workplace witness.
Common questions
- What does avodah mean?
- Avodah (עֲבוֹדָה) is Hebrew for work, service and worship. See the Hebrew Word Library for a full study.