Hard work is admirable, yet we do well to remember that there is more to life than work.
True, the Bible encourages
'The lazy person has his cravings, yet he has nothing,
But the diligent one will be fully satisfied'
(Proverbs 13:4)
But it does not encourage becoming a workaholic.
"Better is a handful of rest than two handfuls of hard work and chasing after the wind"says Ecclesiastes 4:6.
The point?
A workaholic may never enjoy the fruitage of his labor if his work consumes all his time and energy.
In effect, his work becomes as pointless as “chasing after the wind.”
The Bible can help us to cultivate a balanced view of work.
Although it says we should apply ourselves to our work,
it also advises us to “make sure of the more important things.” (Philippians 1:10)
What are the more important things?
These include ;spending time with family and friends.
Even more important are spiritual activities, such as ,
reading God’s Word and meditating on it.
Those who keep their life balanced are likely to enjoy their work even more.
Example of someone with a balanced work ethic maybe-
One who works hard, and he has a good rapport with his clients because of the quality of his work.
But at the end of the day, when the job is done, he knows how to leave his work behind and focus on his family and his worship.
And you know what?
He will be one of the happiest worker!.
If life is to meaningful, a balance have to be reached
