Pats first job was working on the night crew at a grocery store. After closing time, he and the other employees stocked the shelves. Pats boss had instructed them to always turn the soup cans forward so that the label could be read easily. But he had gone a little further by saying, Make sure that theyre facing forwardthree cans back. One night as Pat was arranging the shelves, his co-workers began to scoff, Just make sure the front can is turned the right way. Whos gonna know?
It was a moment of decision for the teenager. Should he obey what his boss had asked him to do, or just do what was easy?
Weve all been in similar situations where weve had to make a choice. The apostle Paul encouraged his fellow believers to be obedient even when no one was watching: Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God (Col. 3:22).
Doing the right thing should not be dependent on whether our employer is around or if anyone else is watching. Its not always easy or convenient to be obedient. But its right.
Remember, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin (James 4:17).
Read: Colossians 3:22-25
Good morning, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul. ((HUGS))
Hope The Mayor clan had a nice weekend.