What does the Bible say 580 verses From

What does the Bible say? • 580 verses • From Genesis to Revelation • “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. ” (2 Timothy 3: 16)

GOD’S EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

GOD’S THE BOSS Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. (Colossians 3: 23)

BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Galatians 5: 22 -23)

PRAY Pray continually. (1 Thessalonians 5: 16)

LOVE Love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22: 39)

BE HUMBLE Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself. (Philippians 2: 3)

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight. (Proverbs 11: 1) Speak the truth in love. (Ephesians 4: 15)

NO WORRIES Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. (Proverbs 3: 25 -26)

GOD’S COMMUNICATION PLAN Listen more than you talk A wise man listens to advice. (Proverbs 12: 15) When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. (Proverbs 10: 19)

GOD’S COMMUNICATION PLAN Don’t gossip A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much. (Proverbs 20: 19) Without gossip, a quarrel dies down. (Proverbs 26: 20)

GOD’S COMMUNICATION PLAN Don’t grumble Do everything without complaining or arguing. (Philippians 2: 14)

GOD’S COMMUNICATION PLAN Spread encouragement An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up. (Proverbs 12: 25) Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. (Proverbs 16: 24)

FOLLOW GOD’S BIG 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Always put God first Don’t make work an idol Never misuse God’s name Take some time off (at least Sundays) Honor your mom and dad (why not call ‘em on your lunch break? )

FOLLOW GOD’S BIG 10 6. Don’t think murderous thoughts about your boss, annoying co-workers or anyone else 7. Don’t lust after anyone 8. Don’t steal (including pens and post-its) 9. Don’t lie 10. Don’t covet your co-workers’ jobs, cubicles or anything else

ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING Never tire of doing what is right. (2 Thessalonians 3: 13)

REJOICE. REPEAT. Be joyful always. (1 Thessalonians 5: 16) Rejoice in the Lord always! I will say it again, rejoice! (Philippians 4: 4)

SEEK GOD’S ADVICE AND GIVE HIM THE GLORY Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3: 5)

THE BOTTOM LINE WORK GOD’S WAY

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Human beings can be difficult to deal with at work, at school, at home and just about everywhere else. Did anything we just discussed seem helpful to you? If so, what? Why? 2. It’s performance appraisal time. If someone were to follow you around for a week using the Handbook as a guide, what would they say is your #1 “needs improvement” area? What should you do to improve?

ONE THING What one thing from today will you apply to your life?