Friday, September 6 Let him do hard work, doing good work with his hands, so that he may have something to share with someone in need.​—Eph. 4:28.

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Friday, September 6

Let him do hard work, doing good work with his hands, so that he may have something to share with someone in need.—Eph. 4:28.

 

Jesus was a hard worker. In his early years on earth, he worked as a carpenter. (Mark 6:3) No doubt his parents appreciated his help as they tried hard to provide for the needs of their large family. And as a carpenter, the perfect man Jesus must have been in high demand! Jesus very likely enjoyed his work. Yet, even while he was applying himself to his secular work, Jesus set aside time for spiritual activities. (John 7:15) Later, as a full-time minister, he advised his listeners: “Work, not for the food that perishes, but for the food that remains for everlasting life.” (John 6:27) And in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” (Matt. 6:20) Godly wisdom helps us to have a balanced view of our secular work. As Christians, we are taught to do “hard work . . . , good work.” w22.05 22 ¶9-10

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Yes we all work hard in our jobs ( I've seen it and I know you have too ) and the toughest job is the preaching work with all the roadblocks from Satan, our health , age - we get up , talk to Jehovah , get ready , punch the time clock , get our partner , and  go out to find people .