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.
(Colossians 3:22-24 NKJV)
Let me first start with a reason and an expectation for this post. When I first sat down to write this post, I was really irritated and frustrated at the way things were going at work. So, I decided that I would vent and try to put a life lesson into play. Now, as I write this, I am not looking for a pat on the back, “good job”, or “yeah! that’s what I feel too”, or even “at-a-boy”. This is simply a post of how life seems unfair and a way to share how the mindset of a Christian steward should be. Also, I am not looking for a soapbox to stand on. (My dear wife stole mine so she wouldn’t have to listen to it anymore. ha ha) This is just a reality check for me and anyone else who is struggling with what would seem as unfairness in the world of work.
As with any study, I found many resources for my “lesson”. But instead, I would like to share with you one that hit every point that I wanted to make and knocked my irritation and frustration down many levels. After many deep breathes and studying and praying… I will admit that I have thought, “if you can’t beat them, join them”. But what kind of attitude and example would that really be as a Christian. I can also see where Satan has lead me to believe that mentality on some occasion. However, I must be stronger and better. I can be and will be with the help of God.
Below is a link to an article that I found while looking for resources on how to be a Christian steward. As I read through this article (be prepared because it is very long but very enlightening), it helped me to calm down some and to step back and realize that I am to do what God asks of me. Which is to bring glory to Him by working honest and hard. And to also enjoy the results of my hard work. And to be the example of a Christian steward.
An Honest Day’s Work http://bible.org/seriespage/honest-days-work.