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AUGUST 2018
Job declared that even the Heavens witness for him
and the Lord testifies of him. Can we join together with
Job and say that heaven will witness for us? subverts the cause of the righteous.
I want to give some practical suggestions regarding
maintaining integrity in our work place: Ex 23:8 “And you shall take no bribe, for a bribe
blinds the clear-sighted and subverts the cause of those who
are in the right.”
1) Using the office phone for personal purposes and
using the office printer for printing our own materials
should be avoided. We think that we are saving a meagre
amount each time, but we are losing our character.
2) Just because there is a medical leave available we
should not avail it. All the gentiles do such things. There
must be a difference between the children of God and the
children of the world.
3) If we are a Doctor, we should not issue false medical
certificate to a person who is healthy. Also we should not
charge the patients for which the Government gives
subsidy.
Note the following verses which talk about bribes:
Deut16:19 -“You shall not pervert justice. You shall
not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a
bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the cause of
the righteous.”
Isa 33:15,16 “He who walks righteously and speaks
uprightly, who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes
his hands, lest they hold a bribe, who stops his ears from
hearing of bloodshed and shuts his eyes from looking on
evil, he will dwell on the heights; his place of defense will be
the fortresses of rocks; his bread will be given him; his
water will be sure.”
9) Let us not talk about the people who are above us.
This is the direction that the Bible gives us. If we do not like
the company or organization, it is better to leave than to talk
negatively about the leadership.
Ecc10 : 20 “Even in your thoughts, do not curse the
king, nor in your bedroom curse the rich, for a bird of the air
will carry your voice, or some winged creature tell the
matter.”
4) Let us also not produce false community certificates
in order to claim benefits from the Government.
5) For some, there is a provision for vacation claims. But
let us not claim the amount by submitting false travel
documents without going for a vacation.
6) Let us not do any personal work during office hours.
Let us not earn money by telling lies.
7) If you are a student, you should not involve in
malpractices during exams. Let us not desire such ill-gotten
blessings. They will never be a blessing in our life. The
Bible is the law book for us. We need to follow the Bible and
nothing but the Bible.
8) Let us neither give nor take bribes. Bribe blinds the
people. It not only blinds the eyes of the people, but also
10) Be not involved in strikes and other rebellious
activities. See what the all-wise king Solomon says
regarding strikes:
Pro 24:21 “My son, fear both the Lord and the king,
and don't keep company with rebels”(ISV).
Even if the whole world goes in the wrong direction,
let us stay in the narrow road. Let us lead a blameless life.
We need to have faith in the Lord that only He can
meet all our needs. He will promote us, if it is required.
What He gives is enough for us.
11) We need to move carefully with the opposite gender.
In the Old Testament, we find that Potiphar trusted Joseph
and handed over to him the entire responsibility of running
his household. It was in this position of trust, Joseph was
tempted by Potiphar's wife. But he maintained his chastity.
He was faithful and blameless towards Potiphar and
towards God. Later, God lifted him up in the land of Egypt.
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