Table of Duties
Q71. What does Scripture teach workers and bosses?
Workers, respect your bosses and do your work honestly, as if you were working for the Lord, not just for people. And bosses, treat your workers well. Do not threaten them. Remember that God is the Master of both you and your workers, and he does not play favorites.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Ephesians 6:5–9
“Servants, be obedient to them that are masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether bond or free. And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.”
Colossians 3:22–25
Colossians 4:1
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What does the Bible say about how workers should treat their work?
- 2
Why should bosses treat workers well?
- 3
How does your schoolwork connect to what the Bible says about workers?
Illustration
Your vocation right now includes being a student. When you do your homework honestly and carefully, you are working "as if you were working for the Lord." A student who cuts corners is not just cheating the teacher. God is the one who gave you the work, and he calls you to do it well.
Application
Choose one assignment this week and give it your best effort, not because anyone will reward you but because God gave you the calling of student. When the work feels boring, remember that you are serving the Lord through it.