Does God Want Us to Work?

Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers and is observed the first Monday in September but how does work relate to religious belief? Does God want us to work? 

The Urantia Book offers some answers: Remember that “The will of God can be done in any earthly occupation. Some callings are not holy and others secular. All things are sacred in the lives of those who are spirit led…” During the course of one’s job, each encounter with another can become meaningful if we have dedicated our lives to living the will of God. In each encounter, we have an opportunity to either raise that person up to a higher spiritual level, or to allow that encounter to succumb to triviality.  Click to Read More