Authentic Manhood

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Authentic Manhood
Winning at Work Home
Session 11
A Man and His Work
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
The Secret of the First Mirror When it comes to
home, the difference between average and winning
big is often in a few, small, unnatural but on
target behavioral adjustments a man chooses to
make.
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Some Introductory Thoughts About Work
A. Most men define themselves by what they
do.
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Some Introductory Thoughts About Work
B. According to Psychology Today... ones
career is probably the most important
influence on ones perception of quality
of life.
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C. Men spend more time in the workplace
than anywhere else.
60 - 65 of our time is at work
30 - 35 of our time is with family and
personal interests
0 - 10 of our time is in church activities
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Some Introductory Thoughts About Work
D. According to a Gallup Survey, almost 80
of men feel miscast in their jobs.
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E. Finding deeper meaning and purpose in
work is becoming more and more important
for those in a career or choosing one.
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F. Work and work related issues are chief
topics of the Bible. The Bible addresses
work even more than it does the family.
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Some Introductory Thoughts About Work
G. 90 of all Christians have never read
a book, heard a sermon, or listened to a
tape that focuses specifically on the work
place.
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H. Many Christian men do not know how to
take Jesus Christ with them to work.
Therefore, Jesus is left at home and the
workplace becomes a spiritually barren,
secular experience.
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Some Introductory Thoughts About Work
I. Many Christian men have haunting,
unanswered questions when it comes to their
work.
1. Is there one right job for me?
2. Does my work really matter to God?
3. How does God work at work?
4. How much work is too much?
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Because I can serve and glorify God in my work
and spiritually impact people.
Purpose Driven
Because I can earn money that I can give to
advance Gods Kingdom on Earth.
Because I can earn money that I can give to help
others.
Philanthropy Driven
Because I do something through my work that is
helpful and of service to others.
Because I desire to accomplish something
meaningful to me.
Passion Driven
Because I desire to have a certain standard of
living.
Paycheck Driven
Because I want to meet my needs and the needs of
my family.
Because I have to.
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Observations
1. The Scripture affirms each of these
motivations.
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Because I have to. For even when we were with
you, we used to give you this order if anyone is
not willing to work, then he is not to eat,
either. 2 Thessalonians 310
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Because I want to meet my needs and the needs of
my family. But if anyone does not provide for
his own, and especially for those of his
household, he has denied the faith and is worse
than an unbeliever. 1 Timothy 58
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Because I desire to have a certain standard of
living. Furthermore, as for every man to whom
God has given riches and wealth, He has also
empowered him to eat from them and to receive his
reward and rejoice in his labor this is the gift
from God. Ecclesiastes 519
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Because I desire to accomplish something
meaningful to me. There is nothing better for a
man than to eat and drink and tell himself that
his labor is good. This also I have seen that it
is from the hand of God. Ecclesiastes 224
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Because I seek to do something through my work
that is helpful and of service to others. As
each one has received a special gift, employ it
in serving one another as good stewards of the
manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 410
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Because I can earn money that I can give to help
others. Let a man work, performing with his own
hands what is good so that he will have something
to share with one who has need. Ephesians 428
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Because I can earn money that I can give to
advance Gods Kingdom on Earth. Honor the Lord
from your wealth and from the firsts of all your
produce. Proverbs 39
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Because I can serve and glorify God in my work
and spiritually impact people. Whatever you do,
do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather
than for men ... It is the Lord Christ whom you
serve. Colossians 323-24
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Observations
1. The Scripture affirms each of these
motivations.
2. The more of these motivations a man has in
his work, the more motivated he will be in his
job.
3. The more of these motivations a man has in
his work, the bigger perspective he will have
of his job.
4. The more success a man experiences with
each of these motivations, the happier and
more personally fulfilled he will be in his work.
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What Men Want From Their Work
A. Success
B. Recognition
C. Fit
D. Fair Compensation
E. Community
F. Balance
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What a Man Needs to Have to Get What He Wants
From His Work
A. A higher view of work
Gods view
B. A courageous approach with work
Dont settle for anything less than the
right fit.
C. A broader understanding of work
Who you are is as important as what you do.
D. A more purposeful interaction at work
Eternal purposes
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