The New You: A Transformed View of Labor

Colossians 3:22-4:1

The Biblical View of Labor:

1. Our Labor is a part of life
2. Our Labor is a gift of God
3. Our Labor produces satisfaction
4. Our Labor supplies our needs
5. Our labor communicates a message
6. Our Labor is an obligation
7. Our Labor creates opportunity to minister

3 Areas of Responsibility for Employees:

#1: Submission

#2: Service

Practical Principles that make a difference:

1. Be Dependable
2. Be diligent
3. Be honest
4. Be conscientious
5. Be flexible
6. Be encouraging
7. Be worthy

#3: Sincerity

Responsibilities for Employers:

#1: Be Just – do what is right

Practical Principles that make a difference:

1. Communicate clearly
2. Maintain integrity
3. Treat your employees with respect
4. Be a good listener
5. Remember your roots

#2: Be Fair: do not show favoritism.

#3: Be Accountable: Remember– you also have a master