King David asked this profound question: “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars . . . what is man that you are mindful of him? (Psalm 8: 3-4). We all ask similar questions. Who are we? What is the basis for our value? Am I really a good person? An accurate understanding of human nature is essential for us to flourish in our relationships and professions. Why People Matter provides a framework for exploring human nature from the perspective of our creator.

Why People Matter (Scriptural Roots of Commerce)

Business & Money

McGilchrist, Donald

Economics

Global Commerce Network

We spend most of our lives working. Do our jobs mean anything to God? The Meaning of Work offers a hopeful answer to that question. Early in the story, we discover a God who works with passion and love, and who has designed us to work. We explore the truth that all work done in faith is sacred and purposeful. The study then helps us discover how our professional lives can be integrated with God’s work to restore a broken world. It closes with an investigation of physical and spiritual rest in the context of our stressful times.

The Meaning of Work (Scriptural Roots of Commerce)

God is the grand innovator ... a creator who, motivated by love, initiated the first “start-up”—our world. Yet the philosophical wedge driven between what our culture deems “sacred” and “secular” makes it difficult for business leaders and professionals to think about entrepreneurship and innovation through a theological lens. In The Entrepreneurial God, Donald McGilchrist presents a study of the Scriptures designed to broaden and enrich our view of God and entrepreneurial endeavors, to help us see the profound meaning of business enterprises in relation to God’s eternal purposes. We see that enterprises can and should contribute to the shalom, or well-being, of our communities. The four studies in this book will inspire entrepreneurs to consider a new paradigm for business—one based on God’s nature. This study guide will help entrepreneurs and professionals to establish true foundations for creating and sustaining enterprises that improve our world and help workers flourish.

The Entrepreneurial God: A Study Guide

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Why do we work each day? Is it only to pay the bills? Are we like the miserable mythological Sisyphus, who was forced to endlessly push a massive rock up a hill only to watch it roll back down? Our beliefs about the meaning of work will either fuel or drain our motivation. Our worldview of work will influence our sense of self-worth. Our philosophy of work will shape our career choices and our impact in the world.Throughout history, philosophers and theologians have presented shifting views of what work means. Some, like Plato, elevated the value of intellectual work, such as philosophy and poetry. He also devalued material work, such as manual labor, running a shop, farming, etc. By contrast, Aristotle gave more value to physical forms of work, the work of the here and now. Who was right?As the Roman Empire decayed, the medieval church (generally speaking) followed Plato's views about work. Thus, noble work was related to those who helped mortals stay focused on the "heavenly realms." But by the early 1500s, prominent theologians like William Tyndale and Martin Luther argued that God valued all work, including the work of common people. Jesus, after all, worked as a carpenter.Twentieth century existentialist philosophers claimed that the world has no intrinsic meaning; therefore, we should fabricate our own meaning through choice and action. As a result, many cultures have adopted a belief about work that says, "You are what you do." This modern perspective leaves us on fragile ground. What happens to human worth when a person is unemployed? What if we work in jobs that the culture devalues? In this study, readers will explore what the Scriptures and contemporary thinkers say about the meaning of work in today's global economy. The study presents the following topics:God's original designs for workThe ultimate purpose of workThe roots of why work is often so broken and difficultThe intrinsic dignity of all workersThe nature of true restThis book is for anyone who longs to discover a profound meaning of daily life, work, and rest.

The Meaning of Work: A Practical Theology of Work and Rest

Management & Leadership

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Why People Matter (Scriptural Roots of Commerce)

The Meaning of Work (Scriptural Roots of Commerce)

The Entrepreneurial God: A Study Guide

The Meaning of Work: A Practical Theology of Work and Rest