Rest as a Virtue: Theological Foundations and Application to Personal and Professional Life
In a culture that values availability, productivity, and speed, a strong work ethic is honored and rewarded. Hard work is seen as virtuous, while rest is given little attention. However, Scripture notes the value of rhythmic, intentional rest practices (i.e., Sabbath-keeping) and cultivation of a Sa...
| Published in: | Journal of psychology and theology |
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| Authors: | ; ; |
| Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publications
[2015]
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| In: |
Journal of psychology and theology
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Old Testament
/ Professional life
/ Sabbatical year
/ Recovery
/ Virtue
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| RelBib Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality HB Old Testament ZD Psychology |
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Volltext (doi) |
| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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| Summary: | In a culture that values availability, productivity, and speed, a strong work ethic is honored and rewarded. Hard work is seen as virtuous, while rest is given little attention. However, Scripture notes the value of rhythmic, intentional rest practices (i.e., Sabbath-keeping) and cultivation of a Sabbath heart. This article explores the value in rest that attends to enjoying, worshipping, and receiving from God outside of the world of performance and productivity. Consideration is given to the ways that both our culture and profession present major barriers to embracing this virtuous rest for mental health professionals. A brief survey of those with training in a mental health field who profess a Judeo-Christian worldview was conducted. Results showed that those who identified themselves as Sabbath-keepers were significantly more satisfied with the amount and quality of their rest than those who did not identify as Sabbath keepers. Future research implications are discussed. |
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| Item Description: | Appendix A "Survey on rest": Seite 119-120 |
| ISSN: | 0091-6471 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/009164711504300203 |