Why you shouldn’t quit your job
I have something on my mind that really irks me. Sometimes Christians quit a perfectly good job to pursue full-time ministry work. It’s crazy.
Where did we get the idea that we haveto quit our job in order to be in ministry?
I almost did it several times early in my career. Now, some are truly called to preach and teach, but most are called to create, design, manage, organize and so on.
There is good news. Keep reading…
Let’s shift the paradigm of our thinking within the world of Christianity. Part of being a Jesus- follower means living in the world, but not being of the world any longer. Our thinking should be different than the world’s thinking.
The world says, ministry is accomplished in the “church building”
Jesus says, ministry is everywhere —so go!
You do not need to quit a perfectly good job that uses your skills, pays the bills and fill a need. However, you may need to change in your thinking and recognize that your workplace is your place of ministry. It is full of people who don’t know Jesus because they may not go to church to hear about Him.
If you quit your job you may be alienated from the very people who actually need to meet Jesus. Recognize that there is purpose in your current job position so your coworkers can see you live out your faith in Christ.
You, as a Jesus follower, are the solution that God brings to earth each and every day. Jesus living through you, powered by the Holy Spirit, is the plan to transform our world.
Don’t quit your job, just quit your wrong thinking.
“For I am Wisdom, and I am shrewd and intelligent. I have at my disposal living understanding to devise a plan for your life” (Proverbs 8:12).
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 | Jim Brangenberg is an established leader in the faith and work movement who has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business owner. In 2013, God called him and his wife, Martha, to begin the iWork4Him Talk Show, where they have had the privilege of challenging thousands across the globe with the simple message that your workplace is your mission field. In addition, he and Martha have co-authored a series of collaborative books, iWork4Him, sheWorks4Him, and iRetire4Him. Learn More » |
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