Monkey See ~ Monkey Do
Do you wish you could witness in the workplace but know that legalities might prohibit? The most effective way to witness is by example - over and over examples - consistent and Godly.
I had an employee work for me who professed to be a Christian. He talked to others about it and he took some very visible stands based on his Christianity. He was a deacon in the church and very active in his church's efforts. But, as his supervisor I knew he would cheat on his meal tickets and time cards. He didn't consider it cheating, he felt he was entitled or deserved the money. To others, it made his witness a sham. He didn't live his Christianity 100%. He didn't live his Christianity in the little things. His witness actually deterred others from coming to or accepting Christ. This one act turned away potential converts as well as those who might have sought help with their Christian problems.
You don't have to be perfect (who of us are), but, you must show people in the workplace you are always trying to live your life as if Christ was your one true Savior. As they say in the business world, "you must walk the walk and talk the talk". You will never get the chance to take the next step in witnessing if there are little red flags popping up because of your behavior. Like children, employees can pick up on a phony. They will either have an extreme lack of respect for all you say and do (which can cause practical as well as spiritual problems) or they will emulate your lack of integrity.
Want to witness in the workplace? Don't get yourself tied up in legal battles you will loose. Lead others to Christ by your example. It's harder than you think and it is more effective than you may believe.
Hebrews 8:5 - "Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern showed to thee in the mount."
I had an employee work for me who professed to be a Christian. He talked to others about it and he took some very visible stands based on his Christianity. He was a deacon in the church and very active in his church's efforts. But, as his supervisor I knew he would cheat on his meal tickets and time cards. He didn't consider it cheating, he felt he was entitled or deserved the money. To others, it made his witness a sham. He didn't live his Christianity 100%. He didn't live his Christianity in the little things. His witness actually deterred others from coming to or accepting Christ. This one act turned away potential converts as well as those who might have sought help with their Christian problems.
You don't have to be perfect (who of us are), but, you must show people in the workplace you are always trying to live your life as if Christ was your one true Savior. As they say in the business world, "you must walk the walk and talk the talk". You will never get the chance to take the next step in witnessing if there are little red flags popping up because of your behavior. Like children, employees can pick up on a phony. They will either have an extreme lack of respect for all you say and do (which can cause practical as well as spiritual problems) or they will emulate your lack of integrity.
Want to witness in the workplace? Don't get yourself tied up in legal battles you will loose. Lead others to Christ by your example. It's harder than you think and it is more effective than you may believe.
Hebrews 8:5 - "Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern showed to thee in the mount."
posted by Diane Gibson at
9:06 AM
