5 Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; 6 not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, 7 with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men, 8 knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free. (Ephesians 6:5-8 NKJV)
I have worked for good bosses and bad bosses. The country is lead by good leaders and bad leaders. We do not always get the choice we desire of those who are in charge, but we surely feel it either way.
I realize, especially in this day and time, that it is not popular to discuss today’s scripture. Our culture is one that necessarily feels compelled to support leaders they do not like. But we, as Christians, are called to a higher service. We are called to take the good with the bad. It does not mean that we have to agree with everything, but that we must seek positive, Christlike ways to deal with those who we do not agree with. The same can be said for those who do not share our opinions.
”Not with eye service, as men-pleasers, but as bond servants of Christ doing the will of God from the heart.”
Reflect on: How you respond to those in power you do not necessarily agree with. Are you working “as to the Lord?”
