Vocation, or, To what life and work does God call you? (1)
Russell Dykstra explores the Reformed doctrine of vocation, arguing that Christians must understand their life's work as God's calling rather than personal preference. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 7:20 and the doctrine of effectual calling, the article encourages youth to consider serving God directly through roles like teaching and ministry, providing practical guidance for discerning one's God-given vocation.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" This question, often addressed to children or grandchildren in the range of four to ten years old, can yield some very entertaining answers. "A fireman!" "A nurse!" "I want to be a doctor!" "A teacher!" "A mommy!" It is especially interesting when the young girl answers very emphatically, "I want to be a minister!" Ah, we have some instructing to do here. This is harmless fun, and it is interesting to chart where the children's interests lie and how...
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