HOW TO ENJOY YOUR WORK/HOW TO ENJOY HARD WORK

Members of our household.  When a family head works hard to provide for members of his household, he benefits them in at least two ways. First, he makes sure that they have the physical necessities of life-food, clothing, and shelter. He thus fulfills God-given responsibility to "provide for those who are his own."  (1 Timothy 5:8)  Second, a diligent bread winner teaches by example the importance of hard work.  "My father is a great example of someone who has a good work ethic," says Shane, quoted in the preceding article. "He is an honest man who has worked hard his whole life, the majority of it as a carpenter. From his example, I've learned the value of working with your hands, building things that will have practical use for other people."

Those in need. The apostle Paul advised Christians to "do hard work . . .so that [they] may have something to share with someone in need."  (Ephesians 4:28) Indeed, when we work hard to provide for ourselves and our family, we may also be in a position  to help those who are less fortunate.  (Proverbs 3:27)  So hard work can enable us to experience the greater happiness of giving. 

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From the Watchtower magazine