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ibly in the hands – “whatsoever ye do” dom. Paul says we are to labour with the
(v23). Many people arrive at work on a knowledge that the Lord Himself will re-
Monday with their hearts burdened with ward us with an eternal inheritance (v24).
cares, and some are filled with bitterness Earthly masters only know a fraction of
and complaint; others are dreaming of a our work, but the Lord Jesus will pay
holiday or hedonism. Such divided hearts fairly and fully because He knows every-
produce shoddy work. What is in the heart thing we do. The reward that He gives is
always shows itself externally. an inheritance in the kingdom. Like in the
The Bible places great dignity on the parable of the talents, if we use our secular
work of our hands – “In all labour there is employment well, we will be given more
profit” (Pro 14:23). Paul says, “Whatsoever to reign over (Mat 25:21). The quality of
ye do, do it … as unto the Lord” (Col 3:23), the work we weave on earth will show
echoing the words of the ancient sage, eternally in heaven (Rev 19:8). The “righ-
“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it teousness of saints” is not only “spiritual
with thy might” (Ecc 9:10). The Protestant
work ethic is built on the transcendent service,” like gospel work, but our secular
assumption that whether I’m sweeping work becomes a form of spiritual service
streets or building spaceships, all is done that will be recognised eternally. Reward
in service to the Lord Jesus. He is my direct for employment is an incentive to work
and ultimate employer; He sits at the top hard. The warning of “receiving for the
of the company organogram. Therefore, wrong” (Col 3:25) is a general truism that
my work is for Him. applies in time and eternity. The main
point is that doing wrong – speaking ill
The Soul of the boss, gossiping in the workplace

To work heartily is literally to “work or wasting the company time – will be
from the soul” (v23 AMP). We should reviewed at the judgment seat, and we will
pour ourselves into the job we perform. suffer loss. The judgment seat will audit
This soul work will produce highly desir- all our work: “We must all appear before
able qualities such as dependability, com- the judgment seat of Christ; that every one
mitment, honesty. Since we are owned by may receive the things done in his body
the Lord Jesus, to work with all our soul is … whether it be good or bad” (2Co 5:10).
to give to the Lord what is rightfully His.
Such an attitude is for our blessing; it will Conclusion
preserve us from laziness, complaint and Slaves in the Roman Empire could
slipshod work. Positively, an individual hardly dream of an inheritance; it was
who works like this will have a good tes-
timony, over time will gain a promotion or only sons who received such. However,
two, and ultimately will please the risen Paul opens their eyes to their true position:
Lord in heaven. Since they receive an inheritance, it means
they are sons of God and heirs with Christ.
The Mind This revolutionises our position in work.

Our heart and soul should energise our We are sons of the Sovereign, and our
hands, but our heads must direct them. nine-to-five job can earn us eternal wages
Our work should be with zeal and wis- if we work with our eyes up.

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