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Presented by Lisa Bishop
As we prepare to head into another workday, how can we reflect Christ in our daily jobs? Our work is not just for our bosses or for a paycheck. It’s an act of worship and service to God. Being on mission at work means reflecting Christ’s character in everything we do. This starts with integrity.
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity (Proverbs 11:3).
As Christians, we are called to be honest, reliable, and ethical in all our dealings. This not only pleases God but also sets a powerful example for those around us. Sometimes it can be tempting to fudge numbers, distort facts, or spin the truth to make ourselves look better. But that is not walking in a manner worthy of the gospel.
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might….. (Colossians 1:9-11).
This call to action reminds us first and foremost to pray. Ask God to fill you and other believers with knowledge and wisdom from the Holy Spirit as you go about your workday so that we please God in every way, and bear fruit that lasts longer than short-term gain. Pray you are strengthened by the Holy Spirit as you make decisions, and resist relying on your flesh. Praise your heavenly Father for his power at work in you; his Holy Spirit who guides you to walk in integrity.
Living with integrity means we live in harmony with our deepest held values and beliefs as believers, standing firm for our principles, especially in the face of opposition. We are more concerned with doing what is honorable in the sight of the Lord than what’s pleasing to man. We do the righteous thing even when it’s hard to do. Will there be consequences if we do not fall into the company line? Perhaps. And I am not saying it is easy. But in the long run, God will work everything out for your good.
We damage our witness when we don’t walk the talk of our faith. When we live on mission, our daily lives match the message of the gospel and the character of Christ. We live our faith not merely profess it.
How can you walk with greater integrity this week? Ask the Lord to guide you and let the gospel shine through you.