Origins of work

We looked at the biblical origins of work. The key passage was Genesis 1&2. We discussed:

• God worked & declared his work to be "good"
• Adam & Eve worked before the fall & work is an intrinsic part of our image of God
  
• The Fall made work difficult
• Salvation redeemed work and we should follow Col 3:22-24
  

The group discussion questions were:

1. How significant is it that work was not invented by man, but has its origin in God? How does this make you think differently about your work?
2. Relate your own work to God’s purpose in creation

John Stott, Issues Facing Christians Today, p162, defines work as: "The expenditure of manual and mental energy in service which brings fulfillment to the worker, benefit to the community and glory to God."