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At work with God – Day 7

At work with God – Day 7

Promote good relations.

Bible text(s)

Leviticus 19

13“Do not take advantage of anyone or rob him. Do not hold back the wages of someone you have hired, not even for one night.

Leviticus 19:13GNBOpen in Bible reader

Deuteronomy 24

14“Do not cheat poor and needy hired servants, whether fellow-Israelites or foreigners living in one of your towns. 15Each day before sunset pay them for that day's work; they need the money and have counted on getting it. If you do not pay them, they will cry out against you to the LORD, and you will be guilty of sin.

Deuteronomy 24:14-15GNBOpen in Bible reader

Ephesians 6

Slaves and Masters

5Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling; and do it with a sincere heart, as though you were serving Christ. 6Do this not only when they are watching you, because you want to gain their approval; but with all your heart do what God wants, as slaves of Christ. 7Do your work as slaves cheerfully, as though you served the Lord, and not merely human beings. 8Remember that the Lord will reward everyone, whether slave or free, for the good work they do.

9Masters, behave in the same way towards your slaves and stop using threats. Remember that you and your slaves belong to the same Master in heaven, who judges everyone by the same standard.

Ephesians 6:5-9GNBOpen in Bible reader

Proverbs 27

18Take care of a fig tree and you will have figs to eat. Servants who take care of their master will be honoured.

Proverbs 27:18GNBOpen in Bible reader

It is common knowledge that a company’s employees are its greatest asset. Therefore good labour relations are of the utmost importance in creating a stable and profitable organisation. Labour unrest and poorly motivated employees cost the economy millions every year.

Healthy labour relations are based on mutual trust and respect with the understanding that employers as well as employees (master and slave in Biblical times), are under the Lord’s authority. He expects employees to put in an honest day’s work and to be paid an honest wage.

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