Disciples Have a Workplace Advantage
Shawn Sommerkamp • November 1, 2021
Companies hire employees based on Christian principles. It's true, although most disciples are not aware.
Hiring managers and senior leaders look for professionals that are a lot like Christ, whether they acknowledge it or not. If you are in the position to hire, you know exactly what I mean. Most of the interview process is spent vetting a person’s character as opposed to their specific skill set. You can train good skills, but not good character.
Hiring managers and senior leaders look for professionals that are a lot like Christ, whether they acknowledge it or not. If you are in the position to hire, you know exactly what I mean. Most of the interview process is spent vetting a person’s character as opposed to their specific skill set. You can train good skills, but not good character.
As a Christian, we have a distinct advantage because our character is to be Christ-like on and off the job. No, the business world does not refer to these character traits as "Fruits of the Spirit", but that is precisely what they desire in every employee. And that's what we come prepackaged with, virtues that make up the perfect employee.
Add to these virtues (fruits of the spirit) a faith that God is in control of all things, and our career adventures take on a new and very exciting perspective. God has placed us right where He wants us, as we are told in Acts 17:26
…and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation,
He decides the boundaries of our habitation (NASB), places where we would live (NET), exact places where we would live (NIV), boundaries of our dwelling (NKJV). Every Bible translation agrees that the author of the Book of Acts meant to write that God is involved with where we live. That means we are where we are for a reason. We work in the business or company we are meant to work.
When we realize we are right where we’re supposed to be, our attitude will change. We can rest (and work) assured God’s plan is in action. We can be energetic about whatever situation we experience. And when we are energetic about work, our leadership team will see it. That’s what leaders are looking for – energetic employee engagement. That’s who they want to promote and distribute responsibility.
And if you are part of the senior leadership team, that’s what your shareholders want in you – a devoted, energetic and focused captain at the helm. Knowing this is half the battle. Yes, skills and experience play a role in your workplace success and yet our character is what ultimately differentiates us.
Jesus gives us a distinct advantage. We certainly don’t want to be cocky about it. We can, however, enjoy the ride by keeping our eyes fixed on the Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.
…and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation,
He decides the boundaries of our habitation (NASB), places where we would live (NET), exact places where we would live (NIV), boundaries of our dwelling (NKJV). Every Bible translation agrees that the author of the Book of Acts meant to write that God is involved with where we live. That means we are where we are for a reason. We work in the business or company we are meant to work.
When we realize we are right where we’re supposed to be, our attitude will change. We can rest (and work) assured God’s plan is in action. We can be energetic about whatever situation we experience. And when we are energetic about work, our leadership team will see it. That’s what leaders are looking for – energetic employee engagement. That’s who they want to promote and distribute responsibility.
And if you are part of the senior leadership team, that’s what your shareholders want in you – a devoted, energetic and focused captain at the helm. Knowing this is half the battle. Yes, skills and experience play a role in your workplace success and yet our character is what ultimately differentiates us.
Jesus gives us a distinct advantage. We certainly don’t want to be cocky about it. We can, however, enjoy the ride by keeping our eyes fixed on the Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.
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