In this message from the “Believing Is Behaving” series in Titus, Pastor Robbie teaches how genuine faith should transform our everyday work life. Looking at Paul’s instructions to slaves in Titus 2, he applies them to modern employees, showing that our behavior at work can either make the gospel attractive or push people away from Christ.
Key themes:
- Belief and behavior must align; our conduct should reflect our creed.
- God often uses the everyday watching of a Christian’s life (especially in trials) to draw others to Jesus.
- In Paul’s world, slavery was pervasive; instead of launching a social revolution, he focused on heart transformation through the gospel.
- Today, Titus 2:9–10 applies to employer/employee relationships: Christians should submit to authority, seek to please their bosses, avoid arguing, refuse to steal (time, resources, credit), and be trustworthy.
- Our work ethic is worship: we ultimately work for the Lord, not for people, and our excellence at work “adorns” the doctrine of God and makes Christ attractive.
Scripture to Read:
Main Scripture Passage
- Titus 2:1–10
Supporting Scripture Passage
- Colossians 3:22–24
Application Scripture Passage
- Matthew 5:14–16
Questions to consider:
- Would my coworkers say I make the gospel attractive by the way I work?
- Am I respectful, hardworking, and trustworthy—or lazy, negative, and argumentative?
- In what specific ways can I begin working “as unto the Lord” this week?