Positive Changes: Christians In The Workplace

Greetings! Today I was thinking on the subject of being a Christian on the job, or as a business owner. This is both a responsibility and a privilege!

1 Corinthians 10:31 tells us: "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." This would speak of reflecting Christ in all the different areas of our lives! Since our time on the job, or in our business, takes up so much of our lives, it is good to remember the importance of bringing "Glory to God" in the workplace.

Scripture speaks of Christians as being the "Light of the world." But it is important to understand that we are not the source of the light, it is God living in us and working through us who is the source of the light, we simply reflect His light in a dark ungodly world.

"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16.

"Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world." Philippians 2:14,15.

Some examples of bringing "Glory to God" in the workplace would be: Honesty and uprightness; loyalty and faithfulness; being dependable; for an employee, doing more than what is expected of you; for a business person, providing more value for your customers than what they would expect.

It is also good to remember, especially when considering this subject, the truth of the old saying: "Our actions speak much louder than our words." It is not always appropriate to be preaching to others on the job or in business, but we do have the privilege of working and behaving in a way that will bring glory to God without saying a word!

This is an excerpt of an article that Charles Stanley wrote: "Let’s look at a scriptural model for the believer to follow. For one thing, we should view ourselves as servants. Next, our true boss is Christ; therefore, we work diligently and with integrity, knowing that our reward is from Him. Then, since all authority on earth is God-given (John 19:11), we should obey our superiors gladly—unless, of course, our boss tells us to do something that goes against Scripture. And finally, all those we work with and for have worth from the Creator, and we should treat them with respect." More from that article can be read here!

The Lord knows that it is not always easy to be lights in a dark world for Him, some bosses are unreasonable, some customers are very difficult, but if we look to Him in prayer, He is able to help us. And when we stumble and fall, don't be discouraged, He is able to pick us up, dust us off, and give us fresh strength and energy to face the next challenge!

"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." Isaiah 41:10. (New Living Translation)