This one can be used or misused by many people. I'm not going to enter the debates that can arise from this and how it should be applied. I am simply going to give you what I got out of this section.
If you work for someone, you should make sure everything you do is honorable. Your actions are seen by others and as a Christian they should be honorable to God. If you work for a Christian, all the more reason to be honorable as whatever you do helps them in God's service.
To say otherwise is against Jesus. Such a person is self-centered and likes to cause problems. If you come across such a person, don't hang out with them.
Everything that is done for Jesus is a good thing. Someday when Jesus returns, we will see the fruits of our labors and the reward we get from that will be better than anything we can gain here. If you really want to get as much as you can on Earth at the cost of your spiritual life and at the cost of others, then you are creating for yourself a lot of sadness. Watch out for caring a lot about money. If it becomes the center of your life, then it will be your downfall as only Jesus can keep you alive and happy.
I'm eating my own words while typing this. I will admit I complained about those I work under at my job. It was dishonorable of me and does not testify of Jesus. For that I apologize and will endeavor not to repeat that mistake, yet again.
Life can be tough and seem unfair. However, when I complain about things... I don't feel better. Complaining, whining, and making sure others know how hard my life is just makes my life seem that much harder. It is not just for Jesus' ministry that we should be positive and enduring, but also for our own health. To talk about hard times makes them only that much harder to get through. Why? Because you are focused on the negative and if you are looking at the negative, which what eyes will you see the good and beauty that is there too?
This is a place where I am study God's Word for myself. I am a bit of a historian so also including some research into the culture of the times and people that I come across as I read the Bible will be here too. This is just a way for me to share what I learn with others as well as feel like I am being held accountable for keeping up with my devotions. I am lazy by nature and need that small check and balance.
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