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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 29 MIN

Ep 23 - How Do I Avoid Making Work An Idol?

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How do we keep work from becoming an idol?Work is a good gift from God, but it was never meant to take God’s place. In this episode, we talk about how men can work hard, provide well, and pursue excellence without finding their identity, security, or worth in their work.We’ll look at what Scripture says about ambition, success, rest, family, and seeking first the kingdom of God.Work hard. Provide well. Lead strong. But don’t bow down.Be strong. Lead well.We would love to hear from you on how this episode has helped or challenged you. You can email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your story.Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/18DULFgn6z/?mibextid=wwXIfrWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EquippedtoLeadPodcast  Chapters00:00 How Do I Avoid Making Work A Idol?06:12 Work Is Good, But Work Is Not God06:21 No One Can Serve Two Masters08:17 No One Can Serve Two Masters10:51 Seek First the Kingdom13:04 Martha, Mary, and the One Thing Necessary14:53 Unless the Lord Builds the House16:44 Signs Work May Be Becoming an Idol19:29 Practical Steps to Avoid Work Idolatry24:46 Faithfulness First, Fruitfulness When We Can27:08 Recap

How do we keep work from becoming an idol?Work is a good gift from God, but it was never meant to take God’s place. In this episode, we talk about how men can work hard, provide well, and pursue excellence without finding their identity, security, or worth in their work.We’ll look at what Scripture says about ambition, success, rest, family, and seeking first the kingdom of God.Work hard. Provide well. Lead strong. But don’t bow down.Be strong. Lead well.We would love to hear from you on how this episode has helped or challenged you. You can email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear your story.Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/18DULFgn6z/?mibextid=wwXIfrWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EquippedtoLeadPodcast  Chapters00:00 How Do I Avoid Making Work A Idol?06:12 Work Is Good, But Work Is Not God06:21 No One Can Serve Two Masters08:17 No One Can Serve Two Masters10:51 Seek First the Kingdom13:04 Martha, Mary, and the One Thing Necessary14:53 Unless the Lord Builds the House16:44 Signs Work May Be Becoming an Idol19:29 Practical Steps to Avoid Work Idolatry24:46 Faithfulness First, Fruitfulness When We Can27:08 Recap

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