Christian Life: Unit #9

Before the Fall, Adam and Eve were supposed to:

• Fix the garden

• Eat, sleep, repeat

• Work the garden

• Create buildings

What effects did the Fall into sin have on work? (select all that is true)

• Work is more pointless and never ends

• Work would be harder

• There are more challenges to work

• There is much more rest now

• Work would provide enough

What does the Bible say about what God wants us to do in our work? (select all that are true)

• We should not try to enjoy work, but help others

• God wants us to enjoy our work

• We can do whatever, as long as it is for God and our neighbor

• Whatever you do, do with all your might

• Work to create a little Eden in your life

What job should a person do, according to the Bible?

• Whatever helps others the most

• Whatever their hand finds to do

• Whatever is the most glorifying for God

• Whatever makes the most money

In America, people often say to find “your passion” when exploring what career to choose. How is this advice flawed?

• Because your passion is not beneficial for others

• Because passions lead to sin

• We should find what God has called us to do

• We are supposed to glorify God, not our wants

According to the Bible, why do we work?

• To find our passion

• To give us meaning so we can lead a better life

• To provide for our necessities so we can love our neighbor

• To complete our goals so that we will be remembered

Why do we perform good works?

• Because then I will be happier

• To please God

• To love our neighbor

• So that God blesses us

True or False. God's calling for you will be enjoyable and will make you feel like you never work a day in your life:

• True!

• False!

How does God view people's jobs and vocations?

• The jobs that create the most happiness are the best

• He likes the jobs that glorify Him most

• Pastors are the most important, then parents

• They are all equal

How are the cashiers, factory workers, and businessmen performing God pleasing jobs?

• They are fulfilling their passions

• They help provide their neighbors with daily bread

• They help make people happy

• They help reduce how hard sin has made our work