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Teach Them to Work Unto the Lord, Part 1

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37 min·December 11, 2025

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How to help your child choose a career? Chip explains that, according to Scripture, the right job is less about money, power, or location.

Transferable Concept #2: Teach them to WORK unto the Lord.

A theology of work:

  • Work is a CALLING, not a job
  • All work is SACRED. -1 Cr. 10:31
  • Our work is to flow from God’s unique design and PURPOSE for our lives. -Ep. 2:10, 1 Cr. 15:10
  • Old Testament roots: Gen. 2:15
  • Biblical profiles: Adam, Paul
  • New Testament command: Col. 3:23

How to help them discover God's calling for their lives. Ask…

1. What's your unique S.H.A.P.E.?

  • Spiritual gifts
  • Heart
  • Aptitude
  • Personality
  • Experience

2. Encourage them to get honest, WISE COUNSEL about who you are, where you fit, and how to move forward. -Pr. 24:6

3. Help them be willing to move out of their COMFORT ZONE to fulfill their divine purpose. -Hb. 11:6

Life message: You were CREATED for a special work!

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