Are you a thief

I realize that we all have job descriptions with certain duties, and with most jobs there are those times when we get caught up with the designated duties. So the question is what do we do while waiting for more instructions or more work?

If an employer expressly says to us if you get caught up with your work I do not want you to work outside your job description just do what ever you want and I will still pay you for it I think it is permissible to be on line. However unless that has been stated look around and find something to do that relates to the company. Empty the trash cans, clean the rest rooms, fill the copier with paper, pick up cigarette butts in the parking lot, or what ever. Find something to do! You are still on the clock so strive to make the person you work for richer since that is what they seek.

Be an outstanding employee instead of one that is no different then the world. We are to work as unto the Lord. He will reward you for your diligence. You are still on the clock so find something to do that benefits the company! Remember there is always something else to do.

Even if every other person in the office does personal business or pleasure on company time YOU be different for the Lord.

When you hired in you had a job description. If in the job description it was to take care of your personal business or play on line then you are doing your job. If that did not happen then go beyond how the world lives and acts and be an outstanding employee instead of a thief like the rest of the world.

 

David let me tell you a little story. This is a true event. I live in Texas and there is a Texas draw to most people's speech who are native Texans.
Several years ago I walked to a local barber shop for a hair cut. It was a one man operation and I knew the barber. He was a Christian in His mid to late 40's and he had a real Texas draw about his speech.

When I walked in, there was en elderly man setting in the barber chair and a woman setting and waiting for him. I assumed his wife. Steven, that was the barbers name, was finishing up with the man and just doing some finish touch up things while talking to his customer as barbers do.

Well he finished up and was removing the sheet and the old man in the chair said to Steve, "well what do I owe you." Steve who was standing behind the man said with that long Texan slow draw "you're retard ain't you?" Most barbers give a discount to the retired or disabled.

About that time that woman perked up straight in her chair and rather sternly proclaimed, "he ain't no retard!" Steve still behind the man casually walked around in front of the man, faced him, and sort of bent over a little and looked him up and down and then finally looked right in his eyes and then said again with that Texas draw, "yea, you're retard that will be...." and he told him the price for someone retired. It was all I could do to keep a straight face.

So when I saw that post it brought back memories and I posted what I did.

 

First, your comment about 1Thess is simply wrong. There are a couple of possibilities as to why. One is you are lacking understanding (ignorant) about what that passage is saying and have not yet learned how to apply the word of God as given. Although that does not excuse your improper use of the passage it does give some reason for it.
The second is it that you are willfully and knowingly misrepresenting the word of God which dishonors the Lord you claim to follow.

As to the speed limit that is correct. I do not speed. I always set my speed 3 to 5 mph under the posted limit and sometimes 10 under depending on the environment so as not to dishonor the Lord.

Lastly I could say that you are seeking to corrupt the truth by playing the same game as satan does when you twist the intent of God's word by using God's word improperly. However I will not say that and will instead say it "looks like" you are doing that by what you have said and hope you are not being lead by the tactics of satan to disguise your own sin.
etc, etc, etc...

 

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

I wonder how many are denying their sins thinking they can mock God by using His grace or twisting His word while pointing to something else to justify themselves while they continue in their sin?