Work as Service to Others
The book reframes work as a mission of service rather than a pursuit of personal gain. Keller emphasizes that work becomes a calling when it is done in service to God and others, not for self-fulfillment or status. He cites Martin Luther’s idea that all work is a 'mask of God,' through which He provides for humanity. 'Our daily work can be a calling only if it is reconceived as God’s assignment to serve others,' Keller writes, encouraging readers to approach their work with a mindset of service and humility.