Timothy Keller redefines work not merely as a means to an end but as a divine calling, rooted in the creation narrative where God Himself worked and found joy in it. This perspective elevates work to a sacred act, aligning human labor with divine intention. Keller illustrates this with the story of J.R.R. Tolkien’s *Leaf by Niggle*, where even incomplete human efforts have eternal value. 'Work was part of paradise. It is not simply medicine but food for our soul,' Keller writes, emphasizing that work is integral to human purpose and fulfillment. | Timothy Keller | Every Good Endeavor

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Work as Divine Calling

Timothy Keller redefines work not merely as a means to an end but as a divine calling, rooted in the creation narrative where God Himself worked and found joy in it. This perspective elevates work to a sacred act, aligning human labor with divine intention. Keller illustrates this with the story of J.R.R. Tolkien’s *Leaf by Niggle*, where even incomplete human efforts have eternal value. 'Work was part of paradise. It is not simply medicine but food for our soul,' Keller writes, emphasizing that work is integral to human purpose and fulfillment.

-- Timothy Keller