The document discusses the role of Christians in the workplace based on biblical principles. It highlights three key principles for Christians to follow at work: excellence, ethics and integrity, and extravagant love and service. Several biblical characters like Daniel, Joseph and the Centurion are used as examples who demonstrated these principles in their work and careers. The document emphasizes that as Christians, work should be done with sincerity, as serving the Lord rather than people, and that God rewards all good work.

1. Role of a Christian
in Workplace
Christian Education Department
BMC
Time allocated: 15 mins

2. 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and
fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would
obey Christ.
6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their
eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will
of God from your heart.
7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the
Lord, not people,
8 because you know that the Lord will reward each
one for whatever good they do, whether they are
slave or free.
9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do
not threaten them, since you know that he who is
both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there
is no favoritism with him.
Key Verses
Ephesians 6:6-8
It’s all about Relationships

3. It’s all about Relationships
Expectation Why? How?/Comparative
Obey your earthly
masters
To win their favor not
only when their eye
is on you, but like
slaves of Christ, doing
the will of God
with respect, fear and
sincerity of heart, just
as you would obey
Christ
Serve
wholeheartedly
Lord will reward
everyone for
whatever good he
does
As if you were
serving the Lord, not
men
Expectation Why? How?/Comparative
Treat them
same(equal)
Both their master and
your master is in
heaven
There is no favoritism
with him
In the same way
Do not threaten them Both their master and
your master is in
heaven
There is no favoritism
with him
As an employee/subordinate
As an employer/manager
Key Verses
Ephesians 6:6-8

4. Characters Learnings
Daniel • It is good to have people whom you can confide
your challenges at workplace
• Never forget people who were with you when you
surpass them
Moreover, at Daniel’s request the king
appointed Shadrach, Meshach and
Abednego administrators over the
province the province of Babylon, while
Daniel himself remained at the royal court
(Dan. 2:49)
Then Daniel returned to his house and
explained the matter to his friends
Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. He urged
them to plead for mercy from the God of
heaven concerning this mystery.
(Dan 1:17, 18a)
It’s all about Relationships
As a Peer

5. Principles that
Matter the Most
EEE
Excellence, Ethics & Extravagant Love

6. #1: A Quality of Excellence
Characters Learnings/Principles
Daniel
(Dan 1:19-20)
Bazalel & Oholiab
(Ex 31:1-6)
Joseph
(Gen 39:6)
• We got to be exceptional in our work
• Prove ourself even when we are the last resort
• Give glory to God, point people to God
• God gives skill not merely for theological or
ministerial abilities
• No reward compares to the statement from your
employer that everything is in your care
Daniel replied”…..But there is a God in
heaven who reveals mysteries…. “
(Dan 2:28)
In every matter of wisdom and
understanding about which the king
questioned them, he found them ten times
better than all the magicians and
enchanters in his whole kingdom”•
(Dan. 1:19-20)
Surely your God is the God of
gods
(Dan 2:47)

7. #2: Ethics and Integrity
Characters Learnings/Principles
Gehazi
(2 Kings 5:20)
• It is hard to live a life of servanthood and watch
others prosper when we ourselves are in need
• When our desires and jealousy become so great that
we are willing to violate our ethics and integrity, we
have moved to a dangerous place
“As surely as the Lord lives, whom I serve,
I will not accept a thing”•
(2 Kings 5:16).

8. #3: Extravagant Love & Service
II Kings 5
Matt 8
The Centurion as a master
The captive girl as a slave

9. #3: Extravagant Love & Service
Characters Learnings/Principles
Centurion
(Matt 8:5-13)
Servant girl of Naaman -
Captive girl from Israel
(II Kings 5)
• Have concern for people who report to you and
to people whom you might report to
• We need to go out of our comfort zones
• Show mercy even to people who harm you
• No matter how small or humble you are, God
can use you in the place where God has put
you
• Even your indirect influence can change people
She said to her mistress, “If only my master
would see the prophet who is in Samaria!
He would cure him of his leprosy”•
(II Kings 5:3)
for your servant will never again make
burnt offerings and sacrifices to any other
god but the Lord
(II Kings 5:17)
6 “Lord,” he said, “my
servant lies at home
paralyzed, suffering terribly.”
8 The centurion replied, “Lord,
I do not deserve to have you
come under my roof. But just
say the word, and my servant
will be healed.

10. Ebb and flow in Career
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40
60
80
100
120
Thrown into
the cistern
Servant of
Potiphar
Potiphar's
assistant
(39:3)
Potiphar left
everything
in Joseph's
care (39:6)
Thrown into
prison
(39:20)
Warden paid
no attention
(39:23)
Prisoners
assigned to
Joseph (40:4)
Incharge of
the palace
and the
people
(41:40)
Joseph's Career
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Entered king's
service (1:19)
Ruler over
entire province
(2:48)
Thrown out of
leadership due
to leadership
changes (5:8)
3rd highest
ruler in the
kingdom (5:29)
Equalled with 2
others (6:2)
Distinguished
himself (6:3)
Daniel's Career
Principles
• Bound to happen
• Yet God is in control
• Never give up
• Continue to do your best
Colossians 3:23-25
says, Whatever you do, work
at it with all your heart, as
working for the Lord, not for
men, since you know that you
will receive an inheritance
from the Lord as a reward. It
is the Lord Christ you are
serving.