Two Kinds of Workers     
 

by Greg Gwin

 

Those who run businesses and hire employees are always in search of the best people to work for them. In fact, finding good people to fill critical roles is one of the most difficult aspects of operating a successful enterprise. Typically, there are two different kinds of workers. Some are only looking to draw a paycheck. They quickly analyze the job situation, determine the bare minimum that is required, and then apply themselves to insure that they do only enough to maintain the job and avoid being fired. The other type of employee really wants to do a good job. Their goal is to please the employer and do everything they can to make the business succeed. They will even sacrifice their own personal interests at times in favor of the good of the company. These people are the "cream of the crop," and they are the ones that every boss hopes to find. In any church you can identify the same two types of workers. Unfortunately, there are those who want to find the minimum amount of work that is necessary. They want to be regarded as "in good standing," but they really don't desire to do any more than is absolutely required. A common question of such folks is this: "Where does the Bible say I have to?" They apply this question to things like Sunday night worship or Wednesday night Bible class. During gospel meetings you need not expect them to be present, because they don't see where the Bible says they "have to." Teach a Bible class? Visit a sick person? Invite a neighbor? Encourage a weak member? Show where the Bible says this is absolutely necessary, and they might consider it - otherwise, no way! The other type of worker is faithful in all things. In fact, this type of member is not interested in doing the minimum. Such folks want to do all they can to help in the important work of the church. Need a volunteer? Looking for assistance, regardless of the job? Look to these people, for they constitute the working "core" of the congregation. They can be counted on in all situations, even when it involves sacrifice. Without them, the congregation would fail. God bless them! Which kind of worker are you? Think!      Other Articles by Greg Gwin Is Your Heart Right With God? You're Not Going to Change Me! Complaints About the Church Did Jesus Use Carnal Methods to Attract Crowds? I Don't Love Her Anymore A Problem Area For Preachers The Mark of the Beast How to Know What God Wants Me to Do Role Models Would You Allow This?     For Past Auburn Beacons go to: www.aubeacon.com/Bulletins.htm   Anyone can join the mailing list for the Auburn Beacon! Send your request to: larryrouse@aubeacon.com