Monday; June 22
Most of us are aware of the value of work. Those of us who are somewhat older may have had a different “work ethic” than our younger co-workers, but I think that we would all agree that we have a responsibility to have a job and do it well. Interestingly, the other day as I was researching a spiritual view of work, I came across something eye-opening, “He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.” (Ephesians 4:28). The first part of the verse probably doesn’t need much explaining – most of us are familiar with the evil of stealing, but it was the rationale that interested me. We are told that we should get a job – not just to take care of ourselves, but also to help our neighbor who is in need. I am well aware of the noble concept of helping others, but I don’t know that I had ever thought just how much of a core value it was. We...