What is your work ethic like?
I was talking with a friend recently who said one of his biggest turnoffs to Christianity, before he became a believer, was a Christian who freely talked about his faith, but had the worst work ethic in the company where both of them worked.
Scripture always encourages hard work. Laziness is not a value admired by God or society. Most of us would be opposed to handouts given to people who could work but refuse to do so. The Bible says if you do not work you should not eat. (2 Thessalonians 3)
Yesterday my message at Grace Community Church was about the type of workers we should be to honor Christ. Listen to that message HERE. My intent this week is to continue that discussion here on my blog. (I understand when I address this issue that many will claim they are trying to protect their family. I admire this and feel and practice the same way with my family, but that value should never contradict the value God also encourages His people to display in their work. Consider Colossians 3:17, 23)
Answer this question in your own mind: Does the energy, effort and attention you give to your work represent the character of Christ?
