²² Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. ²³ Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, ²⁴ since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. ²⁵ Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.

4 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

COMPLETE IN CHRIST

THE CHRISTIAN’S WORK ETHIC

Colossians 3:22-4:1

WE MUST REMAIN DEDICATED TO THE LOAD: 22

1. 1. Find your servant heart

   2. Be obedient in your service

   3. Not to be seen of others

   4. Not seeking to please others

   5. Setting your sights totally on God

   6. Respectfully fearing our sovereign God

WE MUST REMAIN DEVOTED TO THE LORD: 23

1. 1. Do something helpful

   2. Do it with all your heart

   3. Deity deserves our hallelujah

WE MUST REMAIN DUTIFUL IN OUR LABOR: 24

1. 1. Remember the fruit of our reward

   2. Remember your Boss

WE MUST REMAIN DECENTRALIZED IN OUR LEGALISM : 25-1

1. 1. God is just

   2. God is no respecter of persons

   3. Give more than what is right

   4. Get your GPS tuned