It seems work has become a dirty word with many of our
young people. Our society has given rise
to creatures that spend endless hours in front of the TV, playing video games
or surfing on the computer, on their iPad, or other technological instrument. Even when a young couple is seen at a table
in a restaurant, (or at the dinner table in private homes) it isn’t uncommon to
see one or the other on their phone communicating (via text or chatting) with
someone other than whom they are with!
Young people seem to have their
“own lives” now at a very tender age, and therefore feel they have no need to
be productive with everyday responsibilities. When told to “pull their weight”
they seem to think that means some form of exercise program and has nothing to
do with doing their share of picking up after themselves or otherwise helping
out around the house in which they live, eat, and sleep!
It makes me wonder what kind of
person they will become as adults. Where
is the initiative to be a better person, to do their part? The sad thing is, when they make the decision
to not help when there’s an obvious need, it’s a reflection of their character.
They choose to not be productive, assuming someone else will take care of “it”
(the work) and them and then as adults they teach that thought process to their
children because it is what they live. The
cycle continues on and on until we are where our country stands now, with many
cases of people who expect the government to take care of them. They have become lazy and dependent on
someone else.
The same is true with
sharing our faith. The pastor said
yesterday that proximity equals responsibility.
We are commanded as Christians to share the Good News with those around
us. If we wait on the next person to do
what we have been called to, then we miss the blessing. This too, is a reflection of our character,
our Christian character. Does it not
project that we don’t care enough to share with friends and neighbors. Is this where our heart really is? Aren’t we projecting their eternity is “not
our problem?” We too, need to be
productive. When we share the reason for
our joy and uncommon peace, then we choose to be productive in our faith.
Whatever work we do,
we should do it with our whole heart, because this is a demonstration of
godliness that other people notice.
Immediate rewards are often hard to see and when we share our faith with
those within our proximity, we may not witness immediate results. It may take a very long time for someone to
respond to the message. But if we choose to not be productive, and then rely on
someone else to complete our work, we have the potential pass that mentality on
to the next generation, and sadly, also lose our reward.
I hope everyone has a
good week of effective work and a full heart!
Colossians 3:23-24 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.
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