Whether we own our own business or work for someone else, we should do good work. According to the first chapter of the Believers Instruction Book: Living Edition, God did good work. Since we are made in His image, we should also do good work.
The first job given to man was to care for a garden. He listened to bad advice and he didn’t follow directions very well. Therefore, he did not do good work. Instead of being terminated right away, he was relocated and given a painfully less productive job. We shouldn’t follow his example.
A good example to follow is the widow from the second book of Kings. She was in financial trouble and asked Elisha for help. She followed his instructions and used the little she had to start a profitable business. With the money she earned, she was able to pay off her debts and live off the profit.
We are God’s masterpiece created for good works. Jesus died for us so that we would be His people who do good works. To know what good works we should do, read the post “Best Practices.”
Prayer
Dear God in heaven,
Thank You for Your good work. Help us to do good also. May our businesses shine so that others can glorify You because of the good You are allowing us to do.
In Your Son’s name, Amen
Verses
Genesis 1:4,10,12,18,25 God saw what He made was good
Genesis 1:26 God said, “Let us make humankind in Our image, after Our likeness”
Genesis 2:15 God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it
2 King 4:1-7 A widow asked Elisha for help and followed his instructions
Ephesians 2:10 We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works
Titus 2:14 Jesus gave Himself to purify us to be truly His, people who are eager to do good work
Matthew 5:16 People can see your good work and give honor to heavenly Father
Song
“Do Something“ by Matthew West is the closest song I found that matched the post theme. I would have chosen “Take My Life” but I already chose that song previously.
Call to Action
If you have already prayed, looked up the verses in your Bible, and listened to the suggested song, then read the book of Proverbs a chapter a day to gain wisdom on how to do good work.