In the book of Proverbs God commands us to do our very best to labor diligently in all the work God has called us to do both in the marketplace and in our homes.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Bernbaum, John and Simon Steer. Why Work? Careers and Employment in Biblical Perspective. Baker Books, 1986.
- Colson, Chuck and Jack Eckerd. Why America Doesn't Work. Word Publishing, 1991.
- Grudem, Wayne. Business to the Glory of God: The Bible on the Moral Goodness of Business. Crossway, 2003.
- Guinness, Os. The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life. Thomas Nelson, 2003.
- Hammond, Peter, et al. The Marketplace Annotated Bibliography: A Christian Guide to Books on Work. IVP, 2002.
- Henry, Carl F. H. “The Christian View of Work” in Aspects of Christian Social Ethics. Eerdmans, 1964.
- Morley, Patrick. A Man's Guide to Work: Twelve Ways to Honor God on the Job. Moody Press, 2010.
- Nash, Ronald. Poverty and Wealth: The Christian Debate Over Capitalism. Crossway, 1986.
- Ryken, Leland. “Work” in Worldly Saints: The Puritans as They Really Were. Zondervan, 1986.
- Ryken, Leland. Redeeming the Time: A Christian Approach to Work and Leisure. Baker, 1995.
- Sherman, Doug and William Hendricks. Your Work Matters to God. NavPress, 1987.
- White, Jerry and Mary White. Your Job: Survival or Satisfaction? Zondervan, 1977.
- Zigarelli, Michael. Faith at Work: Overcoming the Obstacles of Being Like Christ in the Workplace. Moody Press, 2000.
- Zigarelli, Michael. Management by Proverbs: Applying Timeless Wisdom in the Workplace. Moody Press, 1999.