My boss keeps saying I don't behave like a Christian. What do I do? EMEKA ANSLEM

 "Pastor, my boss keeps saying I don't behave like a Christian. What do I do?"



Oh... How does he know how Christians behave if he is not a Christian himself?
If there's anything I've come to realize, it's that it is not that hard for the world to judge a Christian. They have this perfect picture of God, and so they believe that every Christian should display God-like characteristics.
And this is true, we were created in the image and likeness of God, so we should be "like" God. Unfortunately, many Christians show the world an image they are already accustomed to. For instance, the corporate system has a provision called IOU or Salary advance, it's something you apply for if you have a need that needs to be met before your salary eventually comes.
That sounds good, right? But as good as it sounds, it's ungodly! It's a way of redirecting your dependence on God to man. So when a person who calls himself a Christian applies for IOU or Salary advance, what message is he passing to the organization? "I don't trust God to supply my needs".
Whenever your colleagues are complaining that the salary is delayed or that the salary is small, do you also join them to complain? If you do, then you clearly are not behaving like a Christian. God is committed to supplying your needs according to His riches, not your riches. So when you have a need, you're not expected to worry about what people owe you, but present that need to God. If God wants to use what they owe you to meet your need, then they won't be owing you, because He would have compelled them to pay you.
I learnt this many years ago when I was working with that pastor I told you about. Our salary was delayed for 3 months, and by this time all my colleagues were bitter about it. It was even more difficult for me because I had just joined the company and I've only had a privilege of receiving one salary. So one day I was tempted to join the complain. Instantly I heard the voice of God saying, "Have I not told you that I will supply all your need? If your salary was your need, wouldn't I have supplied it?".
I almost cried. I quickly withdrew and began to encourage my colleagues - saying the same thing God said to me.
Now 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 will make sense to you. Let's read what it says:
1 Corinthians 3:
18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
Protesting and complaining would be a wise thing to do in a case of delayed salary, but that's foolishness with God. Why complain when you can access a solution to the problem? I'd even be happy if my salary is delayed, it means God wants to help me to save that money😂.
You see, in this kingdom, you can't be wise in your own self. Your approach towards life has to be from your understanding of God's word.
When your colleague offends you, what do you do? Do you pay back or would you rather show them love? If you claim to be God's, then you should know that your response to offenses should be love.
"But pastor, people will take you for granted if you show them too much love".
Oh really, have you taken God for granted since He has been showering you with love? You may goof here and there, but it doesn't mean you've taken His love for granted. Love never fails!
If they hate you, love them! If they despise you, love them! If they gang up against you, love them! If they report you to your boss, love them! Every other strategy to get back at them might fail you, but love will never fail. Love is the better way to get back at your despisers😂.
When your boss reproves you, show some remorse and be humble. Don't act like you know it all. And even if you are correct, give him time to see your point, don't force it. Don't be your boss's boss.
Be faithful! The bible says "As cold water is to a farmer during harvest, so is a faithful servant to his master. He refreshes the soul of his master". Faithfulness refreshes the soul of your boss. Don't get to work late repeatedly. Don't continue to stab your responsibilities. This is why they doubt your Christianity.
I hope this has brought enlightenment to someone.
Remain ever blessed!

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