Keller challenges the cultural hierarchy that values certain types of work over others, asserting that all work reflects the image of God and contributes to human flourishing. He draws on Genesis 1 to show that every form of labor, from gardening to governance, is an act of stewardship and creativity. 'No task is too small a vessel to hold the immense dignity of work given by God,' Keller notes, highlighting that even seemingly menial jobs are vital for the common good and reflect God’s care for the material world. | Timothy Keller | Every Good Endeavor

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The Dignity of All Work

Keller challenges the cultural hierarchy that values certain types of work over others, asserting that all work reflects the image of God and contributes to human flourishing. He draws on Genesis 1 to show that every form of labor, from gardening to governance, is an act of stewardship and creativity. 'No task is too small a vessel to hold the immense dignity of work given by God,' Keller notes, highlighting that even seemingly menial jobs are vital for the common good and reflect God’s care for the material world.

-- Timothy Keller