Diligence at Work
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Proverbs 22:29
I have often explained to my teenage sons that a job is work, not play. So they should not expect to have fun all the time when they are on the clock at a fast food restaurant. And we often approach work in the same way – it is a chore, drudgery, something we have to do in order to eat and pay bills.
Solomon has given me a new perspective to work. While we may not be rewarded with huge bonuses and promotions, we are promised to stand before royalty. In some cases, there are no royalty just tyrants within our corporate structure. So how does this promise come true?
Let’s look at what Paul states in regards to servants (and you thought your job was tough) in Ephesians 6:5-8: Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. Paul has two great points here: doing the will of God from the heart and receiving good from the Lord.
As usual, Solomon was ahead of his time – if we work by doing the will of God, we will be rewarded by our Lord. I can’t think of any higher royalty! Kind of puts a spring in your step and a smile on your face as you walk into work today – doesn’t it?
Proverbs 22:29
I have often explained to my teenage sons that a job is work, not play. So they should not expect to have fun all the time when they are on the clock at a fast food restaurant. And we often approach work in the same way – it is a chore, drudgery, something we have to do in order to eat and pay bills.
Solomon has given me a new perspective to work. While we may not be rewarded with huge bonuses and promotions, we are promised to stand before royalty. In some cases, there are no royalty just tyrants within our corporate structure. So how does this promise come true?
Let’s look at what Paul states in regards to servants (and you thought your job was tough) in Ephesians 6:5-8: Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. Paul has two great points here: doing the will of God from the heart and receiving good from the Lord.
As usual, Solomon was ahead of his time – if we work by doing the will of God, we will be rewarded by our Lord. I can’t think of any higher royalty! Kind of puts a spring in your step and a smile on your face as you walk into work today – doesn’t it?
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