The Bible tells us that we ought to be like Christ in all that we do. Whether at home or in the office, at work or at play, we've got to be like Jesus Christ in the way we think, act, and relate with others. This goes the same for all that we are doing and will be doing.
That said, all of us Christians ought to work harder to know Christ Jesus our Lord. When we get to know Him and are increasingly molded into His likeness, we become more able to reflect His character to everyone we know: our families, our friends, our church mates, and our colleagues at work.
This article is written for all my fellow believers who are working and pursuing a meaningful career. There are some things we have to remember as we work in our respective fields, things that we must keep in mind as God's people.
1) God is our ultimate master, not our superiors
While it's a fact that as workers we have bosses to submit to (unless we're the boss in our respective workplaces), we have to keep in mind that God is our Supreme Boss, our Master to whom we are ultimately accountable to.
Colossians 3:22-25 tells us,
"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."
2) Our testimony is seen in our character at work
While it's a fact that no one is perfect, it will be good for us to remember that our character and how we relate with others at work will be our testimony to them. Are we Christ-like, and do we honor God in our work and work relationships?
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 tells us,
"But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more; that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing."
3) Don't resent your work
In my place, I've seen many workers who seem to be unhappy with their work. They earn an income (albeit sometimes small), have something worthwhile and profitable to do (instead of being idle), and are assured that tomorrow they'll have food on the table, but they fail to see that. They seem to resent their jobs.
Many of us are like that. While we may not wear a big frown and a sign on our face that says "I hate my job" or something along those lines, our resentments are seen in our output, our work relationships, and our work ethics. We must not resent the work that we are given, for they are God's means of providing for us:
Deuteronomy 8:18 tells us,
"And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day."
Let us not resent our jobs, unless they cause us to compromise with sin. When they do, it's time to stand our ground and either say "no" to sin, or ultimately leave for greener pastures.
