As a teenager, I didn’t know about the Christian doctrine of vocation. I believed some people did important things—my pastor was working for God; others, like missionaries, doctors, and high-level leaders, were changing the world.
I never imagined the work familiar to me (farming and construction) could be a calling from God or make a significant difference.
I was wrong.
If you’re a serious believer, you may wonder, Are some jobs more Christian than others? Am I really changing the world as I change tires or diapers? The biblical doctrine of calling, or vocation, can answer those questions and put you on the right track of working for God no matter your occupation.
Keep reading this article on The Gospel Coalition.