What is the purpose of our labor in whatever capacity God gives us?
In whatever capacity God gives, our labor is to be for His glory and to further the work of the gospel. It is not for salvation but for reward, so that whether present or absent we may be accepted of Him. Even brief words can make others consider God's claims.
Les explains that the believer's labor in whatever capacity God gives is not for salvation but for reward, so that whether present or absent we may be accepted of Him. God leaves us here to further the work of the gospel, and as we do it, it is to be for His glory. Les stresses that you never know how a single word or short conversation may cause someone to start thinking and considering the claims of God on their life. He illustrates this with a man who told people to "think about it," and the next day a pastor returned saying he was now searching the Scripture. Even simple comments can provoke serious thought, because eternity is long.