"What are some ways that God can be glorified in our work? Consider these biblical ideas:
- God is glorified when we put our whole selves into our work, with a view toward pleasing God, not men (Col. 3:23-24).
- God is glorified when we are honest, even when it hurts us or prevents us from getting ahead (Ps. 15, Gen. 39).
- God is glorified when we honor our superiors and submit to their authority (1 Tim. 6:1; Rom. 13:7).
- God is glorified when we treat our work associates with kindness and respect (Luke 6:31; Rom. 12:18).
- God is glorified when we expose fraud or dishonesty or unethical behavior (Eph. 5:11-13).
- God is glorified when we approach our work prayerfully (1 Thess. 5:17).
- God is glorified when we avoid complaining or grumbling, even in less-than-ideal work situations (Phil. 2:14-15).
- God is glorified when we refuse to make work and money our idols (Matt. 6:24; Ecc. 5:10-12).
- God is glorified when we plan diligently for the future (Prov. 21:5).
- God is glorified when we live simply and give generously (Prov. 22:9; 1 Tim. 6:17-19).
- God is glorified when we trust him to provide today what we need for today (Matt. 6:11).
- God is glorified when we rest from work (Deut. 5:13-15; Ps. 46:10).
In all these ways and many more, we can do our work to the glory of God."
