[Faith-talk] A Bible Question

[Poppa Bear]

Hello Paul, I think that it is a good question. My thoughts may or may not
give you a direct answer, but here I go. As we look at the idea of work or
labor, there is also a concept that intertwines with in this idea, it is the
concept of toiling. In the garden before the fall, Adam was able to work
without toil, but after the fall, labor/work would be comingled with the
sweat from his brow, which in some ways represents the often existing,
suffocating pressing weight that inevitably touches everybody at some point
in their labors regardless of  the enthusiasm that initially came with the
job. As a Christian, I do believe that our labor becomes tinged with much
less of the heartache of the toile, because we know that we do not labor in
vein and that we have rewards, in many shapes and forms that will be given
to us at the appointed time, we are able to enter into a deeper fellowship
with Christ as we partake in sacrificial toil as he did, and we know that we
are not alone in our toil because we have the power of the Holy Spirit and
the contentment that we are following the example of the Master.
Here is one more point that makes me look forward to life on the other side
of the Jordan. I believe that in heaven we won't simply strum harps and toss
crowns around for eternity, but I believe that we will have plenty of work,
but it will be without the curse of the toil. It will be completely
gratifying, completely purposeful, and we will be not only capable but able
to honor God with every breath, every movement and every thought in all of
our preys, in worship, any kind of work and the time when we are able to
fellowship with all of the saints.
Well, my two cents, In His loving grip. 

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They are the same thing. RJ
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> Hello fellow list members.  I pray that all is going well with you, both 
> individually and collectively, as you read this.
>
> I have a Bible question to lay on you.  To put you in the picture, so to 
> speak, let me lead up to what I'm talking about.
>
> Jason Meyerson, pastor of the church I attend here in Baltimore called 
> Calvary Morning Light, assigns one of the members of our congregation to 
> give about a five-minute talk on a Bible passage of his choosing.  That 
> person is responsible for opening the service on a monthly basis.  This 
> month of August was my turn, and I chose the following topics with their 
> relevant Scriptures:  hopeless or impossible situations (Habakkuk 
> 3:17-19), promises for those who hallow and reverence the Sabbath (Isaiah 
> 58:13-14), encouragement (2 Corinthians 1:3-7), prayer (Exodus 17:8-13) 
> and the final one will be on the subject of labor.  My question is as 
> follows:  From a Biblical perspective, what is the difference between 
> labor and work? I'm thinking particularly of Exodus 20:8-10 which states 
> in essence that we should labor for six days and do all our work.  So, as 
> stated previously, what's the difference between labor and work? Maybe if 
> I knew Hebrew and Greek, I could come up with an answer, but not knowing 
> those languages I defer to someone who can enlighten me.  I hope this 
> question does not mean that I'm ignorant about this topic.  Any responses,

> whether on this list or privately, will be greatly appreciated, and thanks

> in advance.  Paul
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