Report on Work and Service
By Naomi
Topic: Why is it good for
me to work and serve others?
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Work isn't fun. Most people
would agree with that statement. Dissatisfaction with work or a job is a common
complaint. Many worn-out and busy people wish that the house would just clean
itself, the food would cook itself, the job would do itself, and the kids would
take care of themselves, leaving them free to do more interesting things.
But, people that never work
are often quite unhappy, such as those who have enough money that they don't
need to work. Although work isn't fun, your life can feel pointless if you
never do any of it. What do you accomplish by watching TV or reading comic
books all day? Nothing. Work gives you a sense of fulfillment; you're
accomplishing something good.
All work has both positive
sides and negative sides, and while you shouldn't do a job simply because you
like it, it's worthwhile to make a list of all the positive things about the
job and make an effort to focus on them. This will be good for your emotional
health and help you to feel better about a job, even if it has a ton of
negative things. On the flip side, focusing on the negative things will make
you feel more depressed about the work, which could lead you to perform poorly,
quit the job or just complain all the time to your family or friends.
Unless you're a millionaire,
work is simply necessary. It is good to do work simply because it needs to be
done. The house does not, in fact, clean itself. If you don't clean, the house
gets dirty. The food doesn't cook itself, so you need to cook, or you'll end up
living on restaurant meals or canned corn. Your job won't do itself; you need
to do it or you'll get fired. If you have kids, they probably won't take care
of themselves, especially if they're young. Not working has serious
consequences, especially if you are an adult and own a job or are in college.
Some people argue that kids
shouldn't be forced to do any work until they get to college or a real job,
that they should just be allowed to enjoy their childhood, but that is poor
advice. Besides the obvious fact that doing all the work will wear out the
parents, kids who are suddenly thrust into college or a job won't know how to
work. After all, they've never done it before. They will probably end up
procrastinating and wasting time doing other things, which could lead to being
thrown out of college or losing their job. Enjoying a work-free childhood isn't
worth being unable to get a job or college degree as an adult. Working some
during the kid and teen years prepares a person for the rigors of being a
college student or job employee.
Finally, as Christians, God
instructs us to serve other people. One of those ways is to do work to help
others who need it. Christians should work to serve others, even if they don't
really feel like it at the moment. Kids can serve their parents and siblings,
adults can help family, friends, or volunteer at a non-profit organization.
So, although you shouldn't be
a workaholic and work constantly, some work is good for you, even as a child or
teenager. It prepares you for the real world, gives you satisfaction, and is
part of obeying God's laws.
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