Remember you are an earthen vessel—with treasure inside.
It's easy to get caught up with the idea that when you share your faith, you're really sharing yourself. In other words, if I'm not perfect (or nearly so), I'd better keep my mouth shut. If you bought a new car, a new house, or went on a vacation, wouldn’t you share this with your coworkers? Why not share the message about Jesus Christ?
2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
Earn the respect of your coworkers.
Be the best you can at your job, without showing off, without any flashy style. Hard work implies selflessness, dedication, problem solving, and concern for coworkers. All these qualities demonstrate faith in God. Hard work invites respect, even from those who have no faith of their own.
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
Bring your faith up naturally when it's appropriate.
"I don't want to be pushy." "I might offend somebody." "Maybe they aren't ready to listen." "If I talk about Jesus at work, I'll get in trouble with my supervisor."
On the other hand, don't let your fear of being pushy shut your mouth entirely. If you're that conscious of offending people, listen carefully to your own words, and you won't trample on others' feelings.
Be alert to the Holy Spirit's promptings to take advantage of openings that come up naturally in conversation. Just be scrupulous not to steal time from your employer—God put you in that place to do a job, and your faithfulness to it is an important part of your witness. If you talk to your coworker and he's not interested in hearing about the Lord, respect his feelings. Your wise restraint may later open a door through which you can move boldly.
2 Timothy 1:7; 2:15 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline…. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Challenge:
Does your life and work ethic earn the respect of your coworkers? Why, or why not?
Is the Holy Spirit prompting you to talk with someone today?
Have you shared your faith at work? If so, how?
How might you better share it in the future?
It's easy to get caught up with the idea that when you share your faith, you're really sharing yourself. In other words, if I'm not perfect (or nearly so), I'd better keep my mouth shut. If you bought a new car, a new house, or went on a vacation, wouldn’t you share this with your coworkers? Why not share the message about Jesus Christ?
2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
Earn the respect of your coworkers.
Be the best you can at your job, without showing off, without any flashy style. Hard work implies selflessness, dedication, problem solving, and concern for coworkers. All these qualities demonstrate faith in God. Hard work invites respect, even from those who have no faith of their own.
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
Bring your faith up naturally when it's appropriate.
"I don't want to be pushy." "I might offend somebody." "Maybe they aren't ready to listen." "If I talk about Jesus at work, I'll get in trouble with my supervisor."
On the other hand, don't let your fear of being pushy shut your mouth entirely. If you're that conscious of offending people, listen carefully to your own words, and you won't trample on others' feelings.
Be alert to the Holy Spirit's promptings to take advantage of openings that come up naturally in conversation. Just be scrupulous not to steal time from your employer—God put you in that place to do a job, and your faithfulness to it is an important part of your witness. If you talk to your coworker and he's not interested in hearing about the Lord, respect his feelings. Your wise restraint may later open a door through which you can move boldly.
2 Timothy 1:7; 2:15 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline…. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
Challenge:
Does your life and work ethic earn the respect of your coworkers? Why, or why not?
Is the Holy Spirit prompting you to talk with someone today?
Have you shared your faith at work? If so, how?
How might you better share it in the future?
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