WORK, WORKERS AND MASTERS – “SINCERE AND GOD FEARING”
July 3, 2024WORK, WORKERS AND MASTERS – “THE LORD WILL REWARD”
July 5, 2024What motivates us to work, when working on something, that is entrusted to us? What is it that drives our passion, commitment and dedication towards our work? These are some of the basic questions, one ought to ask, as frequently as possible. Herein lies the secret to a sound work ethic, that will lead us to success, in a true sense.
Even before we answer the above questions, let us read the passage that we have been meditating, so far…
– “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
Let us look at these words in verse 23, and see, what lessons it can teach us…
– “23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men”
The above words, that Paul writes to the slaves, servants and bond-slaves, are crucial and critical for any Christian worker or employee. The work that we do, is the work, whose Master and overseer is, the LORD God Himself, even though it may be an company, that has nothing to do with God, and His work. God is our Boss, and we report to Him. We, as Christian workers, ought to work with such a mental framework, and such a work ethic.
– “…a servant that fears God will make conscience of discharging his service faithfully, will not misspend his master’s time, nor embezzle his goods, or waste his substance; but from a principle of reverential affection for God, and fear of him, with a concern for his name, and a view to his glory, will with all diligence, uprightness, faithfulness, and sincerity, do his duty, seek his master’s good and interest, and cheerfully obey all his lawful commands.” observes John Gill, an English Baptist pastor and a Bible scholar from 1697-1771.
Do we consider God as our Boss and Overseer? Do we work for the LORD? Do we work HEARTILY AS UNTO THE LORD? Is it the LORD, who is the motivating factor for us, and our work? Is it the LORD God Almighty, who drives our passion, commitment and dedication towards our work? Are we working for the LORD? May the LORD help us, to work to please God, and not man. Even so, the LORD help us.
