Attitude Check

“Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free. And, masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.” Eph. 6:5-9

These verses are packed with admonition and also promise.

If anything, working for the lost ought to propel the Christian into the most conscientious and exemplary conduct, since you represent not only yourself, but the God Whom you serve.

In this “rights-conscious” world in which we live, it is very difficult for us to let go of an injustice. Not many of us go through life without experiencing some type of injustice. How do you deal with it?

You can fight it. That is probably what you would like to do isn’t it? Sometimes this is the right path, but be careful not to take up another’s offense or to go by emotion, rather than by God’s leading.

You can continue to work “as to the Lord, and not to men” (verse 7) and allow the Lord to deal with the problem and with you.

This ends with a promise that God will take care of the situation. Be careful if you take this route, that you don’t allow a passive attitude to foster a grudge or harbor hatred or anger.

Allow Christ to be seen in you.