I love the doctrine of vocation, as well as the following story which illustrates it.
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One of Martin Luther’s new converts came up to him and said, ”I am a believer now and I want to serve God. What do I do?” Luther inquired about what he did for a living, to which the man responded, “I’m a cobbler; I make shoes.” Then came Luther’s sage response: ”Make a good shoe and sell it at a fair price.”
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I remain convinced that “serving God” is not as complicated a matter as we are apt to think. The Bible speaks to this in many ways, but here are two verses to start with:
“So, whatever you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31
“… aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.” 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
February 24, 2010 at 6:37 pm |
Mark,
Excellent and encouraging post!