Photo above: The Hertford Bridge in Oxford, England. Used by Permission. © Tom Ley 01302 782837

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Transparency

Dr. Gary Roberts
Robertson School of Government

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me" (2 Cor. 12:9).
One of the great truths of Christianity is that faith without works is dead. The same principle applies to the relationship between humility and transparency. Humility requires an “open window on the heart” commitment to transparency. How can we be humble unless we confess our sins, weaknesses, failures and fears to others?

Friday, September 3, 2010

Doing Our Best

Dr. Gary Roberts
Robertson School of Government

Servants, do what you're told by your earthly masters. And don't just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best. Work from the heart for your real Master, for God, confident that you'll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance. Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you're serving is Christ. The sullen servant who does shoddy work will be held responsible. Being a follower of Jesus doesn't cover up bad work (Col. 3:22, The Message). 
I need not remind you that the workplace is competitive, even “cutthroat,” by its very nature. As Christians, we are called to compete, but against what and whom?