How Jesus Defines Work: A Biblical Perspective That Frees, Heals, and Uplifts
Introduction: The World Measures You by Productivity — Jesus Never Did Our culture says: “You matter if you earn money.” “Your value is in your job.” “Productivity equals worth.” But Jesus never taught that. In Scripture, identity is rooted in who you are in God, not in what you produce for society, the job you have, your title, how much you have in your bank account, working 9 to 5. God never commanded anyone to “be valuable by earning a salary.”He commanded us to be faithful, obedient, and devoted to His purposes. So what is “work” in the eyes of Jesus? Let’s build this from Scripture — especially correcting the misunderstanding around 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15. 1. “Work” in the Bible Does Not Mean “Paid Employment” Scripture uses two major words for…









