Who You Working For?
Those who are in charge are the biggest target for criticism, they get the blame for everything. People have their opinions of how things should be done, but no one knows the difficulty of someone else unless they have stepped into there shoes. It is easy to point out flaws from a distant but I bet if we were placed in the same position things would not be as easy as they appear. Organizations are complex, every decision has many angles to consider, none of us should think decision making is an easy thing to do. Some decisions don't seem to make sense immediately but in the long run it will, that is why leaders are not those who let small minded, narrow visioned individuals move them.
Now that we are in Christ what behavior modification should take place regarding the work force?
Ephesians 6:5-9 is our living instructions concerning this:
1. Obey authority giving them utmost respect as unto the Lord (vs.5) 2. Please them even when they are not looking, with a sincere heart, understanding it is the will of God. 3. Work with enthusiasm for we are working for the Lord not just for people. 4. Look to the Lord for reward. 5. For us who are in authority, we are not to threaten or treat employees as less than.
In the kingdom of God as the body of Christ we are all equal, no matter what title and amount of authority has been given us, it is only through the grace of God. God can take away what He has given at any time. Our strength, wisdom, gifting, talent, life comes from Him, He alone deserves all the glory. No matter how insignificant one's calling may seem it is part of the big picture and each part is significant to the other doing there part.
Our jobs are our ministry, whether it be in a church setting, home environment, or on the work force, they are all equally valuable in the kingdom of God and in fulfilling the promise that God's glory would fill the earth. So let us not be moved by man regarding our jobs but rather put our trust in God who is our ultimate boss.
Now that we are in Christ what behavior modification should take place regarding the work force?
Ephesians 6:5-9 is our living instructions concerning this:
1. Obey authority giving them utmost respect as unto the Lord (vs.5) 2. Please them even when they are not looking, with a sincere heart, understanding it is the will of God. 3. Work with enthusiasm for we are working for the Lord not just for people. 4. Look to the Lord for reward. 5. For us who are in authority, we are not to threaten or treat employees as less than.
In the kingdom of God as the body of Christ we are all equal, no matter what title and amount of authority has been given us, it is only through the grace of God. God can take away what He has given at any time. Our strength, wisdom, gifting, talent, life comes from Him, He alone deserves all the glory. No matter how insignificant one's calling may seem it is part of the big picture and each part is significant to the other doing there part.
Our jobs are our ministry, whether it be in a church setting, home environment, or on the work force, they are all equally valuable in the kingdom of God and in fulfilling the promise that God's glory would fill the earth. So let us not be moved by man regarding our jobs but rather put our trust in God who is our ultimate boss.
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