say that income is an unimportant consideration. Indeed, compensation for production is not only important, but may also be a matter of justice (we’ll revisit this in chapter 4). Yet to view higher-paying jobs as essentially superior to lower-paying jobs is a misconception. Scripture’s objectivity toward types of work also applies to the distinction often drawn between sacred and secular employment. It’s easy to see how those who have “sacred” jobs, such as pastors and missionaries, are doing the