Colossians 3:22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colossians 3:22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.

Do you know a “man-pleaser”? (See Colossians 3:22 KJV.) If you do, you will have no doubt who they are. When the boss is around, they work diligently; they smile broadly giving “lip service” of praise and agreement. However, when the boss is not around their quality of work diminishes or perhaps even stops. They often gossip, talk about the boss, or argue about the company’s rules. A man- pleaser usually does not carry his share of the work. Neither does he do anything “extra.” He only works when the “boss” is in sight. 

                God’s ways are higher than man’s ways. The Bible did not say that we should obey an authority because he has earned it. God wants us to obey our leaders because we fear God. A diligent worker is an honor to God. He not only shows his understanding of God’s ways, but he also shows a quiet trust in the Lord by placing his life into God’s hands. A godly worker works even when no one notices or appreciates his work. The Christian teacher should do their work “as unto the Lord.”

                Do you catch yourself looking to see if the principal is coming? Do you say or think the words, “Here comes the principal,” with a quick check on your current behavior? If so, you may be a man-pleaser who is giving eye service only to look good.  When you realize that everything you do is before God, the highest authority, the principal coming into your work area is not such a significant event.  If your priority is to please the highest authority, you will never fail to please your principal.

Dear God, Help me to be a “God pleaser” and not a “man pleaser.” As I please you and obey your word, others will usually be pleased too. “If God is for us,  who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)