Why do you work?

It is common in office jobs, and small businesses, for people to work long hours. We have all heard of salarymen who spend the entire day in the office. Leaving home at 6am or 7am to travel the 1 or 2 hours to get to the office. Then working past 5pm. Working sometimes until 11pm, taking the last train home. And then doing the same thing the next day.

But why?

Do you get paid extra for the additional hours? Does your family need you to work extra to pay for medical bills, or for school for your 6 children?

Or.... are you just a regular employee who works the long hours because you think that's just what you're supposed to do? Are you just a guy who doesn't want to be different from all of the other guys in the company?

The bible says we should work hard. And a man must be the provider for his family. But the bible does also says that we should not neglect our responsibilities. If you are married, you have a huge responsibility to your wife and children. In fact, apart from God, they are the biggest responsibility you have. You also have a responsibility to serve God, and His church. It is too common for male Christians to leave the responsibility of church to women. This is not how the bible says church should be.

If you work long hours for no benefit, then stop, and repent. Use your energy to serve the church. Study the bible. Lead ministry. If you are married use your energy to love and serve your wife. Teach your children, protect your family.

It is good to work hard. But don't forget why you are doing it.