The Path to Promotion

Colossians 3:22
"Servants, obey in everything, those who are your earthly masters, not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but in simplicity of purpose (with all your heart) because of your reverence for the Lord and as a sincere expression of your devotion to Him."

You may not realize it, but if you're a Christian, you have a quality within you that is in great demand in the world today. It's a quality employers prize so highly that they'll promote people who have it -- and often pay top dollar for it.

What is this precious quality? The quality of faithfulness.

It's a treasure for employers to find a person who works wholeheartedly at his job, who is trustworthy and dependable and honest. So when an employer finds a person like that, he's usually eager to promote him.

The fact is, every Christian ought to be that kind of person. Each of us should live a lifestyle of faithfulness. In every situation we should do what's right, do it because it's right, and do it right.

You may say, what if my boss won't reward my faithfulness? That's no problem. The scripture doesn't say your reward will come from your employer. It says your reward will come from the Lord!

So make up your mind to put your whole heart into your work, no matter how menial or unpleasant it may seem to be. Do it well. Do it with a smile and enthusiasm. Soon, you will receive a promotion in return... even if that promotion means a different but better job!

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