Presented by Lauren Stibgen
As we think about having integrity at work, there is no greater example to us than our savior, Jesus Christ. Perfect in every way he showed great integrity in his work. In every way, Jesus was true to those around him.
Part of showing integrity is being faithful with your work and to the people who depend on you. What does faithful work look like? Again, let’s think about Jesus. His work was to spread the gospel alongside his disciples. It included healing the sick and blind and providing attentive hope to people who were outcasts in society at the time. He showed up to bring the truth to crowds of people from sunup to sundown. One could never question he had an incredible work ethic.
How do you show up for your employer? What about your colleagues? Something simple like being on time for work or even being on time for a meeting goes a long way. Perhaps you offer to help a colleague struggling to complete a project or having a health struggle. Is it sharing an encouragement to someone who is feeling down? Can you pray with someone who has a hardship? Maybe you stick to a difficult project and see it through when everyone else complains. Like Jesus, can you stand up for the oppressed?
Jesus, God as man was faithful to fulfill his purpose on the cross to take away the sins of the world, and he also asked God for help.
Jesus calls out to God, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42).
Jesus cried out for help, but he ultimately knew God’s will would be done.
This goes for you too! When you don’t feel like you can endure and be faithful to your work, cry out to Jesus for help!
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31)
God is for you. He also established every step of your life beforehand.
Your faithfulness to your work and reflecting Jesus will help others see your integrity.