Equal pay for equal work.
That’s the mantra for the modern world. It’s not fair for me to do the same work as you and not receive the same reward.
Give me what I’m worth! I want the full caboodle!
Here’s what the Word has to say:
Matthew 10:9-10 tells us:
“Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, nor script for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.”
We generally consider this to apply to those in ministry, but let’s focus on the final part of this passage. The workman is worthy of his meat.
Are you an employer? How do you tip at the restaurant? Are you kind to the stocker at your local mart? All these count.
Colossians 4:1 gives us this:
“Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal: knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.”
Just and equal. This goes two ways. As a worker, we must provide good value. As an employer, we must reward that work with fair wages. It’s the right (and Christian) thing to do.
1 Timothy 5:18 reveals this truth:
“For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.”
The takeaway from this verse is that the little extras count. The bonus perks. The annual company retreat. The monthly employee lunches. The smile when handing out the paychecks.
Turnaround comes around. Tit-for-tat, do good for your employees and they’ll do good for you.
Now for the real question: Are you a servant worth your hire?
How about in your Christian walk?
When Jesus sees you on that Final Day, will you hear, “Welcome, you good and faithful servant,” or will that be a day you come to regret?
Now is your time to decide. Be a servant worth his hire, and your end will be as good as you hope it will be.
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