Employment

 Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.

Colossians 3:22 ESV

We may not be bondservants, or slaves. But the likelihood is that we are employees. Even if we were slaves, we shouldn't rebel (although if we could peacefully gain freedom, by all means!).

So how are we to act as employees? In obedience to our employers. Paul's words are unequivocal here: 'in everything'. I'm sure an exception would be made if an employer asked an employee to break God's law. But generally, work is good and we should do it wholeheartedly.

I think a reason employers have been ambivalent about home working during lockdowns is because it's harder for them to keep an eye on their employees. As employees though, we aren't just to work hard when our employers are watching us. We are to always be diligent.

We are to be sincere, not lazy. We are to fear the Lord, who is always watching over us. Our bosses might not always see us working, or otherwise, but God does.

'Our Master and Lord, please forgive us for so often dragging our feet at work. Please help us to be diligent and honouring to You and our employers at all times. In Jesus's name, amen'