January 4, 2015
Serving While Working
50 Shades of Black & White
Ephesians 6:5-9
Christians work Diligently for Employers
1. Following ___________________________
– Slaves: one who gives himself up to another’s will
– Obedient: to listen to
2. Respecting ___________________________
– “To those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear
and trembling”
– Fear: reverence, respect, sense of awe
– Trembling: the one who does his utmost to fulfil his duty
3. With ___________________________
– “Sincerity of heart”
– To give 100% effort, with all your natural ability and with the
guidance of the Lord
– Remember to invite the Holy Spirit to lead you in work
4. ___________________________
– Eyeservice: work performed only while the boss is looking or
watching what you are doing
– Working hard for the employer at all times, whether alone, in
teams, or traveling
5. With the best ___________________________
– “doing the will of God from the heart”
– Working not as if you have to, but as if you want to
– Without grumbling or complaining
6. With the right ___________________________
– “render service as to the Lord”
– Work as if the Lord is your employer and not a person or
corporation
– So that others may see the Lord in your diligence, effort, and
attitudes
January 4, 2015
Serving While Working
50 Shades of Black & White
Ephesians 6:5-9
Christians work Diligently for Employers
1. Following ___________________________
– Slaves: one who gives himself up to another’s will
– Obedient: to listen to
2. Respecting ___________________________
– “To those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear
and trembling”
– Fear: reverence, respect, sense of awe
– Trembling: the one who does his utmost to fulfil his duty
3. With ___________________________
– “Sincerity of heart”
– To give 100% effort, with all your natural ability and with the
guidance of the Lord
– Remember to invite the Holy Spirit to lead you in work
4. ___________________________
– Eyeservice: work performed only while the boss is looking or
watching what you are doing
– Working hard for the employer at all times, whether alone, in
teams, or traveling
5. With the best ___________________________
– “doing the will of God from the heart”
– Working not as if you have to, but as if you want to
– Without grumbling or complaining
6. With the right ___________________________
– “render service as to the Lord”
– Work as if the Lord is your employer and not a person or
corporation
– So that others may see the Lord in your diligence, effort, and
attitudes
7. Knowing of our ______________________
– “he will receive back from the Lord”
– Colossians 3:23-24
23
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather
than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the
reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.
Employers honor Employees
1. Treating employees as we would treat ______________________
– “Do the same things to them”
2. Without abusing ______________________
– “Give up threatening”
– Ephesians 5:21 (NIV)
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
3. Because all are made in ______________________
7. Knowing of our ______________________
– “he will receive back from the Lord”
– Colossians 3:23-24
23
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather
than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the
reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.
Employers honor Employees
1. Treating employees as we would treat ______________________
– “Do the same things to them”
2. Without abusing ______________________
– “Give up threatening”
– Ephesians 5:21 (NIV)
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
3. Because all are made in ______________________
– “There is no partiality with Him”
– Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free
man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in
Christ Jesus.
– “There is no partiality with Him”
– Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free
man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in
Christ Jesus.
Is there ever a time when employees should not follow employers?
Is there ever a time when employees should not follow employers?
1. When it ______________________
1. When it ______________________
2. When it is ______________________
2. When it is ______________________
January 4, 2015
Serving While Working
50 Shades of Black & White
Ephesians 6:5-9
Christians work Diligently for Employers
1. Following directives
– Slaves: one who gives himself up to another’s will
– Obedient: to listen to
2. Respecting authority
– “To those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear
and trembling”
– Fear: reverence, respect, sense of awe
– Trembling: the one who does his utmost to fulfil his duty
3. With integrity
– “Sincerity of heart”
– To give 100% effort, with all your natural ability and with the
guidance of the Lord
– Remember to invite the Holy Spirit to lead you in work
4. Persistently
– Eyeservice: work performed only while the boss is looking or
watching what you are doing
– Working hard for the employer at all times, whether alone, in
teams, or traveling
5. With the best attitude
– “doing the will of God from the heart”
– Working not as if you have to, but as if you want to
– Without grumbling or complaining
6. With the right motives
– “render service as to the Lord”
– Work as if the Lord is your employer and not a person or
corporation
– So that others may see the Lord in your diligence, effort, and
attitudes
7. Knowing of our reward
– “he will receive back from the Lord”
– Colossians 3:23-24
23
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather
than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the
reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.
Employers honor Employees
1. Treating employees as we would treat the Lord
– “Do the same things to them”
2. Without abusing authority
– “Give up threatening”
– Ephesians 5:21 (NIV)
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
3. Because all are made in God’s image
– “There is no partiality with Him”
– Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free
man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in
Christ Jesus.
Is there ever a time when employees should not follow employers?
1. When it violates God’s laws
2. When it is illegal or immoral