When we think of our world today with all of its interconnectedness and complexities, the scope of gospel renewal includes systems and structures that are far beyond what we might consider day-to-day.
David KimThe gospel has brought a new identity in Christ that then allows our work to no longer be the source of our identity but the rightful expression of it.
David KimBecause of the gospel, God is doing a new work, and he invites us to participate in this innovative work that affects the entirety of our world.
David KimThe gospel changes how we view and work with others in a way that both humanizes our interactions with them and empowers them to work well.
David KimSo much is wrapped up in our work and each book of the Bible points to Christ and the good news of what he's done that impacts the whole of our lives and the whole of our world. When our eyes are opened to see how each book of the Bible points us to the gospel, the relevance to our work and the need for this good news to enter into our work becomes increasingly evident.
David KimThere's something very noble about bringing home a paycheck to provide for oneself and one's family. However, there's so much more to work than just a paycheck. This is unfortunately a very common view which I believe accounts in part for the statistic that approximately 70% of people are disengaged at work. Think about the loss of meaning and productivity and the staggering economic implications of that statistic.
David Kim