October 2, 2022 . . .

There have always been employers and employees in some form or another in some type of workplace. In some cases, there was pay and in some there was not or there was very little compensation, such as servants and masters in the Bible days. I Peter 2:18-20gives us a Christian perspective on the acceptable behavior of a God-fearing servant. Peter tells us that the servant (employee) should submissive to the master (employer). Submitting to the master is the respectful commendable action. With God, we are the servants. Our choice to be submissive is based on our relationship with God. We do not gain God’s favor by being punished for our faults and taking the punishment patiently. But when we are punished for doing God’s will and take the punishment patiently, it is acceptable to God. Humility is a hallmark of Christian existence. Our world is suffering because Christians do not stand up for God’s Word. Yes, we may be punished for our Christian values and faith, but whatever you do remember . . . God always knows what you are doing and He is always with you.