- June: Advanced Topics in Tech and Faith
- Exploring TensorFlow: Building Deep Learning Models
- Faith-Based Mentorship: Guiding Others in Their Walks
- Using Kubernetes for Scalable Application Deployment
- Navigating the Tension Between Work and Worship: A Biblical Perspective
- Exploring the Internet of Things (IoT): What It Is and How It’s Changing Tech
In the world of technology, work often spills into every corner of life—late-night deployments, urgent bug fixes, endless learning. For Christians in tech, this raises a deep question: How do we honour God with our work without letting it become our god?
Balancing work and worship isn’t about dividing your life into sacred and secular. It’s about inviting God into every part of it—from your code editor to your quiet time.
The Danger of Idolatry in Work
Tech work can be intoxicating. There’s a thrill in solving complex problems, building things from scratch, and being on the cutting edge. But when success, recognition, or productivity becomes the goal, our work can quickly become an idol.
Exodus 20:3 is clear:“You shall have no other gods before me.”
Even good work becomes harmful when it takes the place of worship. We must regularly ask: Am I working for God’s glory, or for my own?
Work Is Not the Enemy
It’s important to remember that work itself is good. In Genesis, God gave Adam a job before the Fall—to tend the garden. Work was part of paradise. It’s only after sin entered the world that work became frustrating and toilsome.
As Paul says in Colossians 3:23:“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
When rightly ordered, work becomes worship. Your code can glorify God just as much as your singing on Sunday.
Signs of Imbalance
Here are a few red flags that work may be crowding out worship:
- You feel guilty resting or taking a Sabbath
- You neglect prayer, Scripture, or church involvement
- You measure your worth by productivity
- You’re emotionally devastated by professional setbacks
- You rarely disconnect mentally from work
When this happens, it’s time to re-centre.
Practical Ways to Rebalance
- Sabbath intentionally
Set aside one day to rest, recharge, and reconnect with God—no screens, no Slack, no stress. - Start your workday with prayer
Invite God into your meetings, tasks, and decisions. - Designate tech-free zones
Protect spaces for family, Scripture, and stillness. - Set boundaries around work hours
Burnout doesn’t honour God—it burns out your witness too. - Reflect weekly
Ask: How did I glorify God in my work this week? Where did I need more grace?
Jesus: The Perfect Balance
Jesus was a carpenter before His public ministry. He knew what it meant to work with His hands. Yet even at the height of His ministry, He often withdrew to lonely places to pray (Luke 5:16). He taught, healed, served—and rested.
Let Him be your example. He never rushed, never burned out, and never lost sight of the Father.
In Summary
You are more than your job title. You are a beloved child of God called to serve with excellence—but also to rest with joy.
Don’t just worship at work—make your work worship.Lay down your keyboard when needed. Pick up your Bible often.Code with purpose, pray with persistence, and trust that God is honoured in both.
