Under the Sun
Ecclesiastes is an argument that existential dependence on a gracious Creator God — not only an abstract belief — is a precondition for an unshakeable, purposeful life
Alienation of Work
For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of enjoyment? Ecclesiastes 4:7-8??
Misplaced ambition in work often leads to disappointment when failure is encountered.
The Danger of Choice
Choose work that we can do well… choose work that benefits others
[There is a] need for everyone to work out in clear personal terms how their work serves the world
It is the work that serves the community; the business of the worker is to serve the work Dorothy Sayers, “Why Work?”
It all comes down to truly loving my neighbor. This should influence how I choose the work I do and my attitude when it comes to doing the work.
A Handful of Quietness
To… find satisfaction in all their toil — this is the gift of God Ecclesiastes 3:13
Without the gospel of Jesus, we will have to toil not for the joy of serving others, nor the satisfaction of a job well done, but to make a name for ourselves.