Workplace To-Dos

I’ve worked at some pretty interesting places—secular companies where employees were treated like dirt, crude humor was tossed around flippantly, and there was absolutely no mention of religion, spirituality, God, or the likes. But I expected it from the “world”—those who didn’t know Jesus like I did. I just tried to be Jesus to them regardless.

I also worked for an organization just in the last few years under a leader that proclaimed to be a devout Christian. Unfortunately, this leader carried some of the negative characteristics mentioned above. As a result, employees became disgruntled, leaving the organization cursing him and his faith on their way out the door.

I say this to remind those of you who are in the workforce of the influence you have on your co-workers, bosses, clients, and others you come in contact with as a believer—wherever you work. If you’re a believer, you’re automatically held to a higher standard and are expected to act a certain way.

Jeremiah 22:13 says, “Woe for the one who builds his palace through unrighteousness, his upper rooms through injustice, who makes his fellow man serve without pay and will not give him his wages.”

I learned a lot from the latter experience I mentioned above. I learned that no matter my position, I’m to exemplify Christ in every move I make and every word that comes out of my mouth. I’m to always live out the biblical values I stand on—especially at work—because people are always watching me, looking for something different and unique in me. I hope they see Jesus every time we cross paths.

What about you? Do your co-workers, clients, or bosses see Jesus in you each day? How can you adjust your attitude, actions, and words to better emulate who He is and how He has changed your life?