The doctrine of work as a divine gift is rooted in Scripture, demonstrating that work is part of God's created order before the fall.
The doctrine that maintains work is a gift from God can be traced back to creation, where God designed work to be a significant aspect of human life. In Genesis, we see that God assigned work to Adam and Eve before the fall, highlighting its original intent as good and purposeful. Although the fall introduced toil and hardship, the essence of work remains part of what it means to be made in God's image. Work, therefore, should be viewed not as a curse but as the fulfillment of our divine calling—reflecting the nature of a working God. Thus, the truth of this doctrine is affirmed through the rich narrative found in biblical creation accounts.
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