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1. From the epistles of Paul - Ep 6:9; Co 4:1
2. From the Old Testament - Deu 24:14-15; Pro 22:16; Jer 22:13-17; Mal 3:5
-- From both Testaments there are principles to guide the Christian manager
B. SCRIPTURAL GUIDELINES FOR MANAGERS....
1. Remember that you have a Boss in heaven!
2. Treat employees with justice and fairness
3. Do not oppress or exploit those who are under you
4. Don’t resort to threatening (seek positive motivation instead)
-- Applying the golden rule (Mt 7:12) will go a long way to managing properly
Mark A. Copeland
[Managers who so govern will likely be highly esteemed, both by those they manage and those under
whom they serve. Yet as Christians, our goal is not just to provide honorable service, but to encourage
people to glorify God (cf. 1 Pe 2:12). This raises the issue of evangelism in the workplace...]
III. THE CHRISTIAN AS EVANGELIST
A. CONCERNS TO CONSIDER...
1. As Christians, we are to seek and save the lost - Mk 16:15-16
2. As workers, honorable service demands a proper day’s work for a day’s wage
3. Adorning the doctrine of Christ requires that we not pilfer (including time) - Ti 2:10
-- The challenge is to properly balance our efforts to save and our duty to work
B. GUIDELINES TO GOVERN...
1. Don’t forget the power of a good example - 1 Pe 2:12; 3:1-2
2. Don’t let your speech betray your profession as a Christian - cf. Ep 4:29; 5:4; Co 4:6
3. Wisely consider the best use of one’s time on the job - cf. Co 4:5
a. Circumstances at work are rarely conducive to substantive spiritual discussions
b. Seek to turn casual conversations related to spiritual subjects into opportunities for
home Bible studies
-- Spiritual zeal is no excuse for cheating those who have hired us
CONCLUSION
1. Involvement in the workplace is a wonderful opportunity...
a. To be able to provide for one’s self and family
b. To be able to serve the Lord through making a positive impact on others
2. Let your faith in the workplace be an opportunity...
a. To demonstrate the value of a vibrant faith in Christ!
b. To reach others for Jesus Christ!
What kind of laborers and managers are we? Do we encourage others to glorify God...?
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