Summary of Timothy Keller's Every Good Endeavor

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#1 The Bible begins talking about work as soon as it begins talking about anything, and it emphasizes the importance of work. God created the world as a work of art, not as a battlefield between warring cosmic forces.

#2 God not only created the world, but also cared for it. He created human beings and then commissioned them to fill the earth and subdue it. God works not only to create, but also to care for his creation.

#3 The book of Genesis leaves us with a striking fact: work was part of paradise. We often think of work as a necessary evil or even a punishment, but we cannot thrive without it.

#4 Work is so foundational to our existence that it is one of the few things we can take in significant doses without harm. Leisure and pleasure are great goods, but we can only take so much of them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822541948

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Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The Bible begins talking about work as soon as it begins talking about anything, and it emphasizes the importance of work. God created the world as a work of art, not as a battlefield between warring cosmic forces.

#2

God not only created the world, but also cared for it. He created human beings and then commissioned them to fill the earth and subdue it. God works not only to create, but also to care for his creation.

#3

The book of Genesis leaves us with a striking fact: work was part of paradise. We often think of work as a necessary evil or even a punishment, but we cannot thrive without it.

#4

Work is so foundational to our existence that it is one of the few things we can take in significant doses without harm. Leisure and pleasure are great goods, but we can only take so much of them.

#5

The Christian belief in freedom is based on the idea that work is part of our design. It is not a burden, but an invitation to freedom.

#6

The Bible tells us that work is not the only important human activity. It also tells us that rest is not a necessary evil, but a good and life-giving activity in and of itself. We must stop working and take time to appreciate the world around us.

#7

Work is an important part of a meaningful human life. It is not the only thing in life, but it is an indispensable component. When