— “God cares more about how you live than what you do.”
📖 Summary
Choosing a major or career is a major life decision.
Yet Scripture views work not as fate but as a calling.
God is less concerned with what you do,
and more with why and how you do it — for His glory.
1️⃣ Introduction | “Is this career really God’s will for me?”
Many ask:
“Did I choose the right major?”
“Is there one job God wants for me?”
“Is it okay to pursue what I enjoy?”
The Bible teaches that vocation is not a title but an attitude of obedience.
Whatever the field, the true calling is to glorify God through work.
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | Work Is a Calling, Not Just a Job
📘 Colossians 3:23 (ESV) — “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.”
→ Work is an act of worship.
📘 Proverbs 16:9 (ESV) — “The Lord establishes his steps.”
→ God’s sovereignty guides your career path.
📘 Ephesians 2:10 (ESV) — “Created in Christ Jesus for good works.”
→ God designed you for a specific purpose in His plan.
3️⃣ Theological Insights
📜 John MacArthur — Found: God’s Will
“God’s will is not a specific job but a sanctified life wherever you are.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — The Call to Holiness
“Vocation is not limited to clergy; all work done for God is sacred.”
📜 John Piper — Don’t Waste Your Life
“Your work is a stage for displaying God’s worth.”
📜 Abraham Kuyper — Sphere Sovereignty
“There is no ‘secular’ labor in God’s world—every task is divine service.”
📜 Westminster Shorter Catechism Q1
“Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.”
4️⃣ False Views vs. Biblical Corrections
| False View | Problem | Biblical Correction |
|---|---|---|
| “Only pastors and missionaries are called.” | Limits God’s work | Every believer has a divine calling. |
| “God’s will equals my talent.” | Self-centered thinking | God’s will prioritizes His glory over comfort. |
| “Success = good college and big salary.” | Worldly success | Faithfulness outweighs success. |
| “My major was a mistake.” | Self-deprecation | God uses every gift and experience. |
5️⃣ Practical Application | Four Steps to a Biblical Career Choice
1️⃣ Recognize Your Calling — Ask, “Is this work serving God’s purpose?”
2️⃣ Identify Your Gifts — Discover how God uniquely equipped you.
3️⃣ Observe the Needs — Find where your skills meet the world’s pain.
4️⃣ Commit in Faith — Move forward in trust, not fear.
6️⃣ Conclusion
Your career is not your identity—it’s your ministry.
God uses your work as a means to serve others and glorify Him.
“God values obedience over occupation, and faithfulness over fame.” — Revito
Faith. Work. Renewal. — Revito
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