And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord , choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell.
But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,. Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
No one comes to the Father except through me. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord , and Satan also came among them. Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness?
Or what fellowship has light with darkness? A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous. Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
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Publication date: Oct 25, But you do not need to be paid for your calling. Most people do not get paid for a ministry calling. A career is different than both a job and a calling. A career should be a field you are dedicating to growing in so you can provide for yourself and your family in a greater way over time. The primary goal of a career is sustainable income and growth over the course of your life.
Obviously, however, since this will be a long-term endeavor, it should be something that you are good at and that you are passionate about otherwise it will not be sustainable.
We cannot just do whatever we want and act like there are not responsibilities in life. But when you are picking your career, you should first consider what type of life you want to live and choose a career that is conducive to that lifestyle.
For example, if you choose to become a doctor but you wanted to work a 40 hour week and go on vacations like everyone else, you might be choosing the wrong career. Doctors must work a lot of hours and vacations are often limited. But if you enjoy working lots of hours and would like the lifestyle of a doctor, then go for it. Also, if you desire to have a certain type of house, send your kids to a certain type of school, or if you want to be able to generously support other ministries, you should consider these factors when you choose a career.
Rather choose your life goals first and then choose a career that fits and supports those goals. When choosing a career, you should not just look at your emotions, desires, and personal dreams. You must also pay attention to the marketability of the skills you plan on acquiring. This causes them to study things they enjoy but that do not necessarily translate to employment upon graduation. Is it any wonder so many college grads end up with massive debt only to be unemployed or starting out with a low paying job?
A career needs to be a stable means of income as well. The Bible clearly says not to love money 1 Timothy But the Bible clearly does not say to hate money. If you are very extroverted you will struggle to function in a role where you must be alone in an office all day. And if you are an introvert you will wear out if you are forced to always be interacting with people all week. So if you are miserable at work because you are poorly suited for the role you are in, this is probably a sign God is telling you to move on.
As I said in the beginning of this article, as adults God expects us to be responsible. If we need to provide through a job that we do not enjoy, this is a noble task. However, one sign God is closing a door in your life is when a better door opens. So if you are asking God if you should quit but there are no other opportunities right now and you need the money to survive, it is very unlikely God is telling you to quit right now.
But if you really want to leave that job and then a door opens for you to take a different position that you feel would better suit you, this is probably a sign from God that he does want you to quit.
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