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Men of Integrity, July/Aug 2000
This Week's Theme: Work that Wins
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Monday, August 14
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How to Impress Your Boss
Key Bible Verse: Whatever
you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men
(Colossians 3:23). Bonus Reading: Colossians 3:22-4:1
Son
Benjamin, a recent college graduate, and I were rolling down the highway, discussing
his upcoming first "real job."
Over the years, my wife,
Barbara, and I have worked to instill a quality work ethic in our children because
we believe God has Kingdom jobs for each of us. An entry position at Rainey,
Inc. is a chore like wiping dishes. Next comes the increased responsibility
of yard work or laundry. Then, at 14, each child—after an orientation on honesty,
diligence and excellence—is promoted to an "outside job." Five of
our six have gone to work for Chick-fil-A, a firm that values employees and
closes on Sundays.
Here's what I told Benjamin
in his recent "exit interview":
"Arrive at work early.
Not just on your first day, but every day. When you take lunch breaks, make
sure your boss knows where you are and when you'll return. A commitment to accountability
is what sets true leaders apart.
"Find out what's
expected of you, then exceed expectations. Work hard—but don't be controlled
by work. To balance life's priorities, you must be guided by the Holy Spirit.
He will remind you that your source for everything is Jesus Christ, not your
work."
—Dennis Rainey in Life@Work
Personal Challenge:
- How does your daily work ethic compare with
this one? What are you doing well?
Thought to Apply: If
a man does only what is required of him, he is a slave. If a man does more than
is required of him, he is a free man.
Credits: Adapted from— Monday: Life@Work
(11-12/99)
Copyright © 2000 by the author or Christianity Today International/Men of
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July/August 2000, August 14, 2000
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