Developing Good Work

Ethic

Losanta, Luisito Jr. B.

Sia, Gervie Mae
Perez, Leahn D.
Bombita, Ronel Michiko Mallari
Definition of Work
Personal Social Activity

Its purpose is the

It is aimed at
preservation of
developing a person
human society

• Work is the “use or application of our physical powers to

accomplish certain tasks

• The purpose of work is to obtain an economic gain or power

Meaning of Work in the Holy Bible

Old Testament

 From the biblical point of view, God is seen as the author of

work. He also blessed and sanctified work
 God creates a pattern of work and rest for us to follow. He
created the world for six days and rested on the seventh day.

New Testament

 When Christ became man, humanity was blessed and

sanctified, including human work
 Christ the son of God also worked as a carpenter
Theological Meaning of Work
According to St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas enumerates four purposes of work

in his treatise entitled Summa Theologica:

1. It provides for one’s daily livelihood

2. It prevents idleness which is a source of man evils
3. It curbs the rebellious flesh
4. It enables man give alms from his material surplus
The Human Perspective of Work
How to enjoy work and create spiritual
values in the workplace

1. Practices the Golden Rule;

2. Guard your mouth;
3. Stop the green jokes;
4. Practice ethical behavior;
5. Learn to forgive;
6. Be generous;
7. Respect superiors and coworkers;
8. Be considerate;
9. Perform your work and fulfil your duties to the best of your
ability;
10. Be a grateful person;
11. Do not bring problem at home to the workplace or vice
versa;
12. Be an inspiration to others;
13. Read the Bible every day;
14. Develop a personal relationship with God; and
15. Smile and enjoy your work.
6. BASIC DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS
1. Respect the dignity of the workers
2. Appreciate their work
3. Never treat them as slaves for making money
4. Never assign them tasks beyond their strength, nor
employ them in work not suited to their age or gender
5. Give them commensurate or fair wages
6. Provide their health and social recreation
7. Provide them time for the practice of their religion
8. Instruct them on how to use money wisely
9. Instruct them to love their family; and
10. Provide them with opportunities of promotion
7. BASIC DUTIES OF WORKERS
1. Work honestly and comply with all
agreements
2. Never injure capital, nor steal from the
employer
3. Never outraged the person of the employer
4. Never employ deceit or violence in presenting
a cause; and
5. Never consult with “agitators "or men of evil
principles
8. Protestant Work Ethic
Martin Luther who started the Reformation during the Renaissance
period as a protest against some of the doctrines of the Catholic
Church also came up with a new perspective of work for his followers.

 People could serve God through their work

 A person should work diligently his chosen occupation and should
not try to change from the possession to which he was called
 Work is perceived to e the universal base of society and the cause of
differing social classes.
 Each person should earn an income which would meet his basic
needs to accumulate wealth was sinful
 Predestination – the belief that God has chosen the elect

HARDWORK SUCCESS HEAVEN

 All men must work, even the rich, because to work is the will of
God
 Key elements of Protestant Work Ethic – Self Discipline,
hardwork and ability to save money
 Living ascetically
 Reinvest the profits of their labor into financing further ventures
 Selection of an occupation and pursuing it to achieve the greatest
profit possible is perceived as a religious study
 For Protestants, working hard is a mark of commitment to their
religion