Don't Worship Work

 

Redefining Success
Stephan and Louis Greyling

 

When Stephan and Louis Greyling started Greyling Motors they knew that they had to redefine success to align with their values for family and quality of life. In this session, we highlight how an important step to not worshipping work is defining success based on kingdom values, rather than worldly values.

Discussion Questions

Defining Success

Success doesn’t necessarily come from working harder or growing bigger. 

  • How would you define your success as an entrepreneur? 

  • How do you quantify success while qualifying God’s love in the work that you do?

Known By Your Love

In Mark 12:28-31, Jesus shares that the greatest command is to love God and to love others as we love ourselves. In John 13:35, Jesus also says that people will know that we are his disciples based on our love for one another. 

  • How can our workaholic tendencies corrupt us into thinking that it’s all about the task in front of us rather than the people or even God himself?

  • Are you known for your love for others at work? Why or why not? 

People Before Profit

Stephen and Louis talk about the importance for them of working together as brothers in unity, providing sustainable working hours for their employees, and treating their clients with integrity. Putting people before profit can be costly, but it can also be a powerful expression of your faith values.

  • Does a focus on people necessarily have to come at the expense of your bottom line? What creative and practical ways have you been able to support both?

  • How might you make business decisions that place people before profit this week?

 
 

Ideas to Explore the Mark Further

Looking for some practical ways to put this mark into action? Here are some ideas that can help you develop an even greater understanding of Don’t Worship Work.

  • The gifts and traits that draw you towards entrepreneurship also pose particular temptations for your calling as a citizen of God’s Kingdom. A Rule of Life for Redemptive Entrepreneurs by Praxis for a set of practices that guard your habits and your rhythms as you work.

  • Our anxiety as leaders can make it difficult to step away from our work. Seek to understand your anxiety and how it might affect others. Look at Managing Leadership Anxiety Resources by Steve Cuss on more tools for healthier leadership.

  • Set aside one day a week as Sabbath for your family. Read the Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer and his accompanying ‘How to Unhurry’ workbook for biblical-based guidance on how to slow down and practice Sabbath.

 
 
Anna Kwee