Employment

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

…and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.

For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.

For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved.