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So many students are guided in their decision making by their interests. These, they are led to believe, are a sound rudder for their career- planning vessel. What do the Scriptures teach about interests? They are certainly part of our personality, but how much influence should they have in our decision making? Read the Ephesians 6:5–8 passage and try to think about each of the questions below with these verses in mind. 1. Slaves are addressed in these verses. What are the differences in the choices that slaves and employees may have? Slaves back then didn't get to pick their jobs; they had to do what their masters said. But nowadays, employees usually have more say in where they work and what they do 2. What motives did Paul urge these Christian slaves to have in their work? Paul told Christian slaves to work sincerely and respectfully, not just to impress their bosses but because they were serving God. 3. How do these motives compare with the motives that workers commonly have today? (What are some of the most popular reasons your friends give for their career-planning choices?) . Nowadays, people often work for money, status, or because they love what they do. My friends talk about wanting a job that pays well, has chances for promotion, or matches their interests 4. When Paul says “serve wholeheartedly” (v. 7), what attitudes and behaviors do you think this includes? "Serve wholeheartedly" probably means giving your best effort at work, even when no one's watching, and doing it with a good attitude. 5. What “interest” is Paul urging as the chief motive for these workers? Paul says workers should see their job as serving God, not just their bosses. 6. Suppose a worker is in a job he does not like, for one reason or another, but his motives are as one “serving the Lord” (v. 7). What are three worker traits you might see him display? Why might this be true? Trait Example: Diligence Explanation He may be conscious that he’s really working for another Person, the Lord. a. Working hard: Because they see their job as serving God, they might work really hard, knowing God is watching

B. honesty They might act honestly and ethically, knowing they're representing God at work. C.patience Even if they don't like their job, they might stick with it patiently, trusting God's plan for them. 7. What are three additional traits a young woman might exhibit if her attitudes were influenced by friends and others who kept telling her, “I wouldn’t put up with a job I didn’t have any interest in”? Example: Complaining. a. If her friends keep saying she shouldn't stick with a job she's not interested in, she might complain about her job more B. Always looking for something else: She might always be looking for new opportunities, feeling like she's missing out. c. Not being happy: She might not be happy with her job and always want something better. 8. Explain one way the attitudes in numbers six or seven, whether positive or negative, might affect the worker’s family relationships. If a worker's attitude is negative, it could cause stress at home and strain family relationships. But if it's positive, it could make home life better by bringing a sense of purpose and contentment. Note: This study is not intended to teach that interests are unimportant or that it is wrong to be interested in an occupational area. Chapter 13 sketches the right use of interests. These exercises are to help you put your interests into proper perspective. Interests must not be your career-planning rudder.

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