WORK, WORKERS AND MASTERS – NOT AS AN EYESERVICE
July 2, 2024WORK, WORKERS AND MASTERS – “HEARTILY AS UNTO THE LORD”
July 4, 2024As a Christian, there is a great emphasis upon us, to be good “slaves” servants, workers and employees. The faith to which our LORD is calling us to, is not some theoretical, private, and only between God and us, kind of faith. As Christians, our faith is publicly displayed; and our faith influences our every thought, word and deed, in our life. Not only influence, but has an active bearing upon all that we think, speak and do in life.
As a Christian employee or worker, our LORD expects a lot from us. Let us continue our meditation from Colossians 3:22-25, and see what it speaks to us today, as a worker.
– “22 Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. 25 But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality.” – Colossians 3:22-25
The words, “22…but in sincerity of heart, fearing God.” speaks volumes about a Christian, his faith, and his work ethic. We are called to be SINCERE and GOD FEARING as an employee. What does this imply?
– The Greek word “haplous” used for “SINCERE” means – singleness of heart; wholeheartedly; a pure heart; a heart of integrity; graciousness.”
– The Greek word “phobos” used for “FEAR” means – “to be frightened; to be alarmed; to be in awe of, revere; in the awe of the LORD JEHOVAH.”
Summing up these words Pulpit Commentary observes thus…
– “Fearing the Lord” more than the eye of his earthly lord, the Christian servant will always act in “singleness of heart;” for “the eyes of the Lord are in every place.”
Where do we stand O Christian worker? Would our LORD be proud of us, and be glad, that we are called by His name? Would our LORD and Master say to us…
– “21…‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’” [Matthew 25:21] – Would He my friend?
