His master replied, âWell done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your masterâs happiness!â (Matthew 25:21)
Weâve seen that the most fundamental purpose of our work is to glorify God by âreflecting his greatnessâ and character.
What exactly are Godâs characteristics? The Word describes God in many ways, but it is his character of excellence that is perhaps most visible to us today. You canât visit the Grand Canyon or your local zoo without appreciating the masterful work of Godâs hands.
As Godâs children, we are called to be image-bearers of our Father. Theologian Andreas Köstenberger says, âAs Godâs redeemed children, we are to strive to be like God. This, it appears, includes striving for excellence.â John Piper put it this way: âGod created [us] to live with a singleâŠpassion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the spheres of life.âÂ
In other words, one w...