Biblical Answer

God's intention for humanity is not to work for the sake of working, but to work for the glory of God. In Ephesians 2:8-10, it is stated that we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. This suggests that our purpose is not to work for our own benefit, but to serve God and fulfill the good works that He has prepared for us. The Bible teaches that we are to work as unto the Lord, not as unto men (Colossians 3:23-24). This means that we should approach our work with a mindset of serving God, rather than just serving ourselves or others.

The Book of Job illustrates this concept. Job's suffering and struggles were not a result of God's arbitrary actions, but rather a means for Job to enter into a life of naked faith, to learn to love God for himself alone. God's sovereignty over all creation is evident in the Book of Job, and it is clear that He is in control and will manage our affairs. While we may not understand God's reasons for certain actions, we are called to trust in His goodness and sovereignty. As the Bible says, "My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts" (Isaiah 55:8-9).

In conclusion, God's intention for humanity is to work for the glory of God, not for our own benefit. We are to approach our work with a mindset of serving God, and trust in His sovereignty over all creation. The Book of Job illustrates this concept, and the Bible teaches us to work as unto the Lord, not as unto men. As we seek to understand God's purpose in our work, we must remember that our ultimate purpose is to serve Him and fulfill the good works that He has prepared for us.