Ephesians 6:5-9 NIV

Intro:

Rather than focusing on reforming or restructuring human systems in society which are never the root cause of human problems, the New Testament teaching focuses on people’s hearts which are always the issue.

• Galatians 3:26-29

How to make the most of your job:

1) Choose the higher

! VS 7

Motive = the why behind the what – the reason for doing something. The why behind our actions.

• 1 Corinthians 10:31

2) Choose the higher

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Philippians 2:5 “let this mind (attitude) be in you which was in Christ Jesus…emptied Himself… and took on the nature of a servant…”

a) The mind-set of

VS 5 “earthly masters”

b) The mind-set of

! “with respect and fear”

c) The mind-set of

! VS 5b-7a “with sincerity of heart”

3) Choose the higher

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a) Employees:

1) 

  

    
       
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 = we follow the instructions given by those in authority

2) 

  

    
       
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 = we work hard giving it our best
    Philippians 2:14

b) Employers or Managers:

1) Motivate employees 

  

    
       
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2) Treat employees 

  

    
       
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Conclusion:

The secret to making the most of your job is Spirit-filled

as a

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of Jesus Christ!