What about Christianity in the workplace?
Introduction. Although Christianity is about 2000 years old, it is still highly relevant in our modern workplace. Depending on your translation, you can read about "slaves" or "servants" as well as "masters" or "lords". However, the general principles are still relevant to our modern employee-employer relationships.
As an Employee. The Christian is to be a faithful, diligent employee (Eph.6:5-8, Col. 3:22-24; 1 Tim. 6:1-2, Tit. 2:9-10, and 1 Pet. 2:18-20). A Christian is to let their light shine always, even in the workplace (Matt. 5:14-16).
Being a good employee can be especially challenging in situations involving a "bad boss". Note 1 Pet. 2:18 where "froward" in the KJV means crooked, perverse, tyrannical or unjust. The "Golden Rule" of Matt. 7:12 could be applied when trying to approach such a boss privately and respectfully informing him of the negative impact his behavior is having on his subordinates. That same rule could be applied to informing upper management (as you would want to be informed if you were in that position). Ultimately, it may be necessary to seek another boss or job, especially if a sinful/toxic environment is having a negative impact on one's attitude & spirituality.
As an Employer. The Christian is also to be a fair and just employer (Eph. 6:9; Col. 4:1). This includes the timely payment of wages (Lev.19:13; James 5:4). Matt. 7:12 would also apply to the employer side of the relationship as well as recognizing that even bosses are accountable to their heavenly Master (Matt. 18:23-35).
As an Employee. The Christian is to be a faithful, diligent employee (Eph.6:5-8, Col. 3:22-24; 1 Tim. 6:1-2, Tit. 2:9-10, and 1 Pet. 2:18-20). A Christian is to let their light shine always, even in the workplace (Matt. 5:14-16).
Being a good employee can be especially challenging in situations involving a "bad boss". Note 1 Pet. 2:18 where "froward" in the KJV means crooked, perverse, tyrannical or unjust. The "Golden Rule" of Matt. 7:12 could be applied when trying to approach such a boss privately and respectfully informing him of the negative impact his behavior is having on his subordinates. That same rule could be applied to informing upper management (as you would want to be informed if you were in that position). Ultimately, it may be necessary to seek another boss or job, especially if a sinful/toxic environment is having a negative impact on one's attitude & spirituality.
As an Employer. The Christian is also to be a fair and just employer (Eph. 6:9; Col. 4:1). This includes the timely payment of wages (Lev.19:13; James 5:4). Matt. 7:12 would also apply to the employer side of the relationship as well as recognizing that even bosses are accountable to their heavenly Master (Matt. 18:23-35).