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Five Guidelines To A Spirituality Of Work
(Summary of an article by Mark Quinn, Praying, No. 8, August 1985)
A spirituality of work involves looking for ways to accommodate
my actions and attitudes on the job with what I understand as the meaning
of life.
If I want to live as a Christian, I must incorporate the
insight and the example of Jesus into all areas of my life, including my
work.
Integrity: Am I giving of myself to the work that
I do according to the compensation given me?
Creativity: The level of creative energy I expend
at work is an important indication of the value I assign to it. The more
creative I can be on the job, the better I will like my work and myself.
Creativity is self-expression, the prerequisite for self-confidence.
Competence: Competence is a process of refining skills
rather than a minimum standard of acceptable performance. Competence must
be demonstrated. I must strive to be fully competent in the services I
render.
Responsibility: In my work place, what have I done
to foster a sense of collective responsibility to the community and larger
society?
Balance: The Christian tries to be in his work,
but not of it, dedicated but not addicted. He should value people
over things, making a conscious effort to help advance the interests of
all who are affected by his work.
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