Last week I introduced this idea of the sacred/secular divide in which we see church related ministry as holy and worthy of our esteem and work related vocations as less than holy and certainly not as important in the Kingdom of God.

Consider TGIF restaurants for a moment. They capture a sentiment too often expressed among Christians: “Thank God it’s Friday!” In other words, “Cursed be Monday through Friday for therein is my dreaded labors, toil, and work!” 

Others will say something similar on either Sunday night or early the next morning on their way to work: “I hate Mondays!” And when Tuesday rolls around—“Isn’t it Friday yet?” 

This is where we must pause and ask ourselves if this is based on a biblical perspective. Is work evil? Should there really be a sacred/secular divide in our thinking when it comes to work? Is a worship service on Sunday morning more holy, more sanctified, and more pleasing in God’s sight than what we engage in Monday through Friday? Are pastors and missionaries the only folks in full-time ministry or could the same be said of those engaged in the office, on a construction site, at home scrubbing a toilet, teaching in a classroom, or preparing a culture in a lab?

What do we mean by full-time ministry? Shouldn’t we all be engaged in that, whether it’s on Sunday or Monday through Saturday? Shouldn't all our work be worship? What do you think? 

[In my post next week I’ll be looking at Matthew 21:33-41 to explore this idea further. Click the link to read the passage in preparation. See you next week!]