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how do modern professionals or leaders commit their projects to a higher purpose, beyond personal gain?

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Proverbs 16:3

Commit your works to Yahweh, and your plans will be established.

The book of Proverbs is a collection of ancient wisdom sayings, often attributed to King Solomon, offering practical guidance for living a good and discerning life. This particular proverb speaks about the importance of including God in one's undertakings.

What does it mean for your current work or project to be a 'work' committed to a higher purpose?

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  • Colossians 3:23-24

    Encourages doing all work 'as for the Lord,' not for human masters, with a promised inheritance.

  • Ecclesiastes 9:10a

    Advises doing work with all your might, acknowledging the fleeting nature of life.

  • Philippians 2:3-4

    Suggests acting not out of selfish ambition but considering others better than yourselves.

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