Kingdom at Work
Project
Online Handbook
Life:
Biblical References
Gift
(Christ said) I am the bread of life (Jn. 6:35).
Security
Christ told us not to be anxious about what we shall eat, drink or wear but to seek God’s kingdom first ‘and all these things shall be (ours) as well’ (Mt. 6: 31, 33).
Health
Christ healed many who were physically or mentally ill. In doing so, he stated that ‘the kingdom of God has come upon you’ (Mt. 12:28 and Mt. 4:24; Mk. 6:56).
Vitality
Christ said that he had come so that we ‘may have life, and have it abundantly’ (Jn. 10:10).
Creativity
Christ commended those, entrusted with money by their employer, who use or invest it wisely, and criticised anyone who hides it away for safe keeping (Lk. 19: 12-17).
Care of the planet
God entrusts the future of the planet to humankind (Gen. 1:28).