According to William Fullilove, one of the joys of the past twenty years has been seeing a renewed emphasis on the doctrine of vocation in many Protestant churches—the understanding that God is pleased when each man and woman pursues his or her calling, whether that is to religious or “secular” work. He argues, however, that this has led to some unintended consequences. In this article, Fullilove considers Joseph’s story in Genesis 37-50, which he argues is a useful corrective.
Show Notes:
The Gospel at Work: How the Gospel Gives New Purpose and Meaning to Our Jobs by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Giblert.
Christianbook: https://www.christianbook.com/gospel-working-gives-purpose-meaning-ebook/sebastian-traeger/9780310513988/pd/42071EB
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Work-Gives-Purpose-Meaning/dp/0310562074/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
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