WEDNESDAY April 6, 2022
Integrity in the Workplace
Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality.
Colossians 3:22-25
It is important to be men and women of integrity in the workplace. Employees are not to be watching the clock in anticipation of leaving. Go to work and diligently put in a full eight hours. Work hard throughout the day, and do not cheat your employer. Go far above and beyond your duty, and be the best employee you can be. Then when you receive your paycheck, you can rest in peace, knowing that you have earned your check. You have not robbed your employer.
It is a bad witness to take unnecessary breaks or witness to people about Jesus while on the job. That is not right in the eyes of the Lord or fair to your employer. Be a living witness in your actions and words. You can share with others about your faith on your own time––during lunch.
A Christian employee should do their work as unto the Lord. Your labour must be done with a right heart attitude––to please Him. Do not murmur or complain as you work. Whatever type of work you do––cleaning, sweeping or mopping––be joyful in your workplace. All that you do should be done as if Jesus Himself is going to come by and inspect your work. In doing so, you will please your employer.
Understand, it is Jesus who supplies your needs through your employer who pays you. Be thankful that you have a job! In the end, Jesus will judge those who have been slothful and lazy, and reward those for their diligent, hard work.
Integrity is not a given factor in everyone’s life. It is a result of self-discipline, inner trust, and a decision to be relentlessly honest in all situations in our lives.
~John Maxwell~
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