Work

1. Definition:
1. 1828: To be in action or motion; as the working of the heart.
1. Action (activity)
2. Motion (progress)
1. To work is to engage in the activity of progress.
2. Quotes from Prophets:
1. “the gospel of work is part of “the fulness of the gospel.” Though joyful, missionary work is work. Though joyful, temple work is work. Alas, a few of our underwhelmed youth work all right, but mostly at trying to please themselves.” (Neal A. Maxwell, General Conference, April 1998)
1. Work is essential to living the gospel. Work requires effort. It is rewarding.
2. “A balance of work needs to be orchestrated, because some forms of work tend to dominate other forms, like fathers working late at the office too often. Our preferred chores need little encouragement just as in Elder Spencer Condie’s paraphrase of Strauss’s warning to orchestra conductors: “Never give an encouraging nod to the brass section, or you’ll never hear the strings again!”” (Neal A. Maxwell, General Conference, April 1998)
1. We need to prioritize our work. If we don’t the important things are left out. Our work is for nothing.
3. Scriptures:
1. “And by your hands I will work a marvelous work among the children of men, unto the convincing of many of their sins, that they may come unto repentance, and that they may come unto the kingdom of my Father.” (Doctrine  and Covenants 18: 44)
1. This verse shows that 1) God works for us, and 2) He works through us to aid those he needs.
4. Personal Definition:

Work is ordained of God, in fact even he does it. We need to balance the different forms of work. God uses us in his work, if we are willing and worthy.