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Problems in the Workplace

Problems in the Workplace. Problems in the Workplace. The Importance of Work External Problems We Face in the Work Environment Internal Problems We Face in the Work Environment Overcoming These Problems . . . The Importance of Work. From the beginning – Genesis 2:15

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Problems in the Workplace

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  1. Problems in the Workplace

  2. Problems in the Workplace • The Importance of Work • External Problems We Face in the Work Environment • Internal Problems We Face in the Work Environment • Overcoming These Problems . . .

  3. The Importance of Work • From the beginning – Genesis 2:15 • Hardship after sin – Genesis 3:19 • REQUIRED of the ABLE – (laziness is condemned!) Proverbs 6:6-11; 2 Thessalonians 3:10

  4. The Importance of Work • For our own good – Ecclesiastes 5:19 • In order to help others – Ephesians 4:28 • Should be good workers –Ephesians 6:5-8 Colossians 3:22,23

  5. External Problems We Face in the Work Environment • Business - not morals!1 Peter 2:18-22 Acts 16:16-19 • Pressure to do evil – not good!Daniel 3:15; 6:1-28 1 Corinthians 15:33

  6. External Problems We Face in the Work Environment • “Dog-eat-dog” – not a team of members! Philippians 3:18-20 Jude 1:16 • Denominational error – not truth!2 Corinthians 11:3 Colossians 2:4-8,18 Matthew 23:2

  7. Internal Problems We Face in the Work Environment • Temptation to behave like the ungodly – Proverbs 1:10-17 Ephesians 5:1-17 1 Peter 4:2-6 Titus 2:9,10

  8. Internal Problems We Face in the Work Environment • Sexual perversion(adultery, filthy language, pornography) • Intemperance(going to bars, drinking, drugs, gambling) • Engaging in sinful work

  9. Internal Problems We Face in the Work Environment • Lazy and undependable • Greedy/covetous • Stealing /cheating • Gossiping/backstabbing, etc.

  10. Internal Problems We Face in the Work Environment • Other REAL problems with which Christians deal: • Responding with meekness to persecution and hardship2 Timothy 3:12 Proverbs 15:1

  11. Internal Problems We Face in the Work Environment • Returning good for evil.Romans 12:17-21 • Weariness and discouragement Galatians 6:9 2 Thessalonians 3:13 Hebrews 12:3

  12. Overcoming These Problems • We cannot compartmentalize our lives. (Colossians 3:17-23) • Do our best. (Ecclesiastes 9:10) • Speak with grace, seasoned with salt. (Ephesians 4:29; 5:4; Colossians 4:6)

  13. Overcoming These Problems • Mind your own business. 1 Thessalonians 4:11,12 • Grow spiritually. 2 Peter 1:5-11 • Set a good example. Matthew 5:13-16 Philippians 1:27 1 Peter 2:12 Acts 5:29

  14. Overcoming These Problems • Attend faithfully. Hebrews 10:24,25 • Pray for yourself and your fellow workers. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 James 5:13 • Look for opportunities to teach God’s word. Matthew 10:16 2 Timothy 2:2 Colossians 4:5

  15. Problems in the Workplace • Work is important. • External forces will be working against us. • Internal forces will want us to compromise. • We CAN overcome these problems.

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