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If Our Work Matters to God, Why Doesn’t the Bible Address It More?
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Andrew Smith , as published by The Gospel Coalition
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Bible provides detailed instructions for various aspects of church life, but does not offer a clear playbook for how to approach work in a way that glorifies God.
In the local area, a question has been raised about the importance of work in the context of faith. Given that many Christians spend a significant amount of time working, it is wondered why the Bible does not address the topic more directly. The Bible provides detailed instructions for various aspects of church life, but does not offer a clear playbook for how to approach work in a way that glorifies God.
This absence of direct instruction may itself be seen as a form of instruction. Further exploration of this topic is available from The Gospel Coalition, which invites readers to consider how to live out their faith in their daily work.
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Category: missions Published: July 30, 2026 Source: The Gospel Coalition Reading time: 1 min
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