Your Boss Is Not Really Your Boss

CURRENT TEACHING SERIES Doing Business With God

Your Boss Is Not Really Your Boss By Rick Warren — Apr 9, 2015 “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.” (Colossians 3:23-24 NLT, second edition) Your boss is not really your boss. Your boss is Jesus. The Bible says, “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ” (Colossians 3:23-24 NLT, second edition). There are two things I want you to see in today’s verse: First, you will have a better attitude about work once you understand that, no matter where you work or who you work for, your real boss is Jesus. It’s easier to be enthusiastic about your job when you stop thinking, “I’m doing this for my boss” or “I’m doing this for a paycheck” and instead start thinking, “I’m doing this for the Lord.” By understanding that truth, you can do anything — from running a company to washing dishes — and turn it into an act of worship. Second, when you turn your work into worship, you start storing up credits in Heaven. As you work for God, you are making eternal deposits in Heaven. It doesn’t matter if you’re vacuuming the rug, repairing a car, serving in the military, or managing an office, any job can become an act of worship if you do it enthusiastically for God: “So whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV). PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >> Talk It Over How do you respond to the truth that your real boss is Jesus? Why is work an act of worship? How will that change the way you handle even mundane tasks? Our Gift: Christians In the Workplace Study Kit Do you want to earn more than just a living? You can, because God planned a ministry for you through the work you do. It doesn’t matter what your job is — a manager, a stay-at-home mom or dad, a doctor, a teacher, or a sales clerk — paid or volunteer. No matter what your daily routine looks like, God wants to use your work to minister to others. LEARN MORE Complete Audio Series (Purchase) Includes all complete sermons from the Rick Warren Doing Business With God teaching series. LEARN MORE Series Summary Message 1: The Purpose of Work Message 2: The Work God Shaped You to Do Message 3: Making Wise Decisions at Work Message 4: Standing Out at Work PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST

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