Ephesians 6:6-8
The Ethics of Servitude
Eph 6:6 Not with eyeservice, as
menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the
heart;
Eph 6:7 With good will doing service,
as to the Lord, and not to men:
Eph 6:8 Knowing that whatsoever good
thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond
or free.
1. 6 Ways
a Servant Can Honor the Name of Jesus:
a. He
should work hard even when no one is watching – 6a*
i. Philippians 2:12
b. He
should not be a manpleaser – 6b*
i. Matthew 6:1-5
c. He
should work as if he is working for Jesus Himself – 6c*
i. 1 Thessalonians 2:4
d. He
should work out the will of God with passion – 6d*
i. 1 Corinthians 10:31
e. He
should be thorough in completing his tasks remembering that God is always
watching – vs. 7*
i. Colossians 3:22
1. Be
timely; Be honest; Be trustworthy; Be ready to learn; Take initiative; Be communicative;
Be flexible; Be a team player; Be reliable; Be respectful
f. He
should remember that God always rewards a faithful servant – vs. 8*
i. No
matter how small or seemingly meaningless the task, when we do it for God’s
glory, it will be rewarded in heaven.
1.
Matthew
25:14-30
ii. God
is not a respecter of persons; He will reward a faithful servant no matter what
his social standing is.
1.
Luke
14:12-14
2.
Galatians
3:28-29
