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Guidelines for Workers and Those Under Authority
The Word in Life Study Bible, New Testament Edition, (Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville; 1993), p. 706
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Guidelines for Workers and Those Under Authority
The Word in Life Study Bible, New Testament Edition, (Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville; 1993), p. 706
Tasks
- Don't try to get out of your current situation too quickly (
1 Cor. 7:17-24). - View stress and trouble in perspective (
2 Cor. 4:7-18). - View stress and trouble in perspective (
- Develop a respect for authority (
Rom. 13:1-8). - Do your work wholeheartedly and respectfully (
Eph. 6:5-8; 1 Thess. 5:12-15). - Give your employers obedient, hard work (
Col. 3:22-25; 1 Thess. 4:11-12). - Honor bosses, whether they are believers or not (
1 Tim. 6:1-2). - Do your work wholeheartedly and respectfully (
- Develop a reasonable self-estimate (
Rom. 12:3). - Acknowledge differences and accept the contributions of others (
1 Cor. 12:1-8). - Help others, but do your job (
Gal. 6:1-5). - Learn to speak appropriately and sensitively (
Col. 4:6). - Understand others and treat them respectfully (
1 Tim. 5:1-3). - Develop a reputation for good relationships (
Titus 3:1-2). - Acknowledge differences and accept the contributions of others (
- Give your whole self to God (
Rom. 12:1). - Develop the art of discernment in order to live responsibly (
Eph. 5:15-18). - Do your work as if working for God&md;you are (
1 Cor. 3:13; Col. 3:17). - Don't let your responsibilities weigh you down with worry (
Phil. 4:6). - Take responsibility for yourself (
1 Thess. 4:11-12; 2 Thess. 3:8-9). - Develop a godly "workstyle" (
Titus 2:9-10). - Develop the art of discernment in order to live responsibly (
- Live frugally and do not steal&md;including pilfering (
Eph. 4:28). - Care for your family (
1 Tim. 5:8). - Care for your family (
