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SPEAKER
Steve Hill
SCRIPTURE
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
BIG IDEA
When it comes to your job, it’s not what you do but how you do it.
SERMON OUTLINE
- God expects me to work.
- Laziness provokes conflict.
- Be busy and productive.
- Careers can be idols.
- How we work points people to Jesus.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- Describe what your first job was like. Was it enjoyable or not so much?
- What do you believe is the root of entitlement or laziness? Why is that the case?
- If you are a mom, do you believe your work has immeasurable value? (Hint: The correct answer is “Yes.”) Discuss the current issues surrounding a Mom’s work.
- If you follow Jesus, do you believe the way you work can point people to Jesus—or not? Why?
- Does God’s grace toward you motivate you to work hard (out of gratitude)? Why or why not?
NEXT STEPS
- I need to access my work ethic and how I use my time.
- I must determine if my current job is healthy for me or if I need to make a change.
- Pray: offer your life to God as an act of trust
- Something else?