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Connecting Our Faith and Work

Episode 6 ~ Problems with Work Part 3: Work Becomes Selfish & Reveals Our Idols

October 29, 2023 Speaker: The Rev. Justin C. Hare Series: Connecting Our Faith and Work

Passage: Genesis 11:1–11:9, Esther 1:1–4:17

This week Justin looks at Genesis 11 and points out that, in light of man's fall into sin, we are prone to approach our work 'in order to make a name for ourselves.' Instead, he suggests that we ought to learn from the story of Esther who leveraged her resources and influence, not in order to preserve her own power and security, but in order to serve and protect others. Ultimately the gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest example of giving up oneself for another, and it provides the proper motivation and unending strength when it comes to our own work.