Notes on the Workplace

Doing Great Work

Colossians 3:23:

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”

Ephesians 6:7:

“With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:”

We seek to do Great Work, the best possible work in the best possible way because our work is done ‘as to the Lord’.

Proverbs 18:9

“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”

Work hard. Do NOT be slack in your work.

Proverbs 16:3

“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”

Commit everything you do and everything you’re working on to the LORD.

Colleagues

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10:

“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.”

Working with others gives us a better reward for our labour.

Colossians 3:23:

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”

Great work is defined by Colossians 3:23 and Ephesians 6:7. And collaboration is a form of work. Look at how the craftsmen of Exodus worked together to build the Tabernacle.

1 Thessalonians 4:11:

“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”

Focus on your work that you have to do. Mind your own business – don’t get involved in things that don’t concern you.

Romans 13:1:

“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”

We must follow what management say without a rebellious spirit. Even if we disagree with them. That is not to say we don’t give counsel. But we must follow what they say.

Ephesians 4:31

“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”

Do not harbour bad feeling towards colleagues. Do not speak badly of them. Ever.

Proverbs 30:10

“Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.”

Be very careful about criticizing your co-worker of something to their manager.