What's your modus operandi?

Jordan Raynor Oct. 28, 2022

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We've walked through what our work is in light of the biblical narrative. We've seen why our work matters in light of that narrative.

Now, we'll look at the ways those truths inform how we should work today. This will be far from an exhaustive list, but it will provide us with a solid foundation from which to build.

We see the most fundamental way in which we should work. In light of the gospel, we are to love our neighbors as ourselves in every sphere of life, including our work. This is our North Star—our modus operandi.

What does this look like? It looks like refusing to do the bare minimum and always going above and beyond to serve bosses, co-workers, and clients the way you want to be served.

It looks like being more merciful and graceful with others because God showed you ultimate mercy and grace on the cross.

It looks like caring about those you work with beyond their productivity and investing time to get to know the "whole persons" that surround you Monday through Friday.

It can be tempting to over-spiritualize our work. Jesus reminds us that simply loving our neighbors is good in and of itself and is the most fundamental way in which the gospel shapes how we work.

So love your neighbors well today!

This article was first published onjordanraynor.com. Used with permission.

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Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), podcast (The Call to Mastery), and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)—content that has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. Learn More »

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