Most of us spend a lot of our time "working". I believe Christian workers can make the best employees. I believe they should bring to the job a strong work ethic, moral integrity and much more. I realize this isn't always the case. What has been your experience with "Christian" workers?
There are four qualities (values) that I believe are important, no matter what type of job I am doing. Here they are:
1. Cultivate a sense of worship through work
Colossians 3:17 “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:23-24
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
2. Exemplify servanthood
Consider the impact of Robert Greenleaf’s theories on “servant leadership”. The Biblical basis for this catalytic quality is clearly established.
Philippians 2
Mark 9:35 “Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all."
3. Let your life speak
Integrity and moral character are to be your strongest qualities
Matthew 5:14-15 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
4. Care for employees, clients and co-workers
Consider Tim Sander’s writings – Love is the Killer App. (This and other "business" and "leadership" books are primarily developments of Christian behaviors)
John 15
1 Corinthians 13
Matthew 22:37-29
“Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'”
Which of these 4 things do you want to work on the most today?
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Though I "work" for our church, I do get a chance to do some playing on the secular side of things. I really try to let my life speak in those situations. The book Roaring Lambs has helped me shape my thoughts on Christians in secular music, art, and media.
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