In what ways can you demonstrate trustworthiness in minor tasks at work? Faithful in Very Little — The Core Principle “Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” (Luke 16:10) Jesus ties the way we handle tiny details to the trust we will receive for bigger assignments. The verse is not a suggestion but a timeless principle: daily, ordinary choices set the trajectory for our influence and stewardship. What Faithfulness Looks Like on the Job • Arriving on time, ready to work • Turning in reports free of shortcuts or exaggerations • Guarding company property as if it were your own • Respecting confidentiality and not sharing inside information • Giving full effort during paid hours instead of scrolling or chatting • Turning off lights and locking doors when you are the last to leave • Keeping your word on small promises—emails, callbacks, follow-ups • Submitting expense claims that are exact, not rounded in your favor Practical Steps for Everyday Integrity • Work wholeheartedly for the Lord, not for human applause (Colossians 3:23). • Speak truth even when no one checks the facts (Proverbs 12:22). • Use honest measurements—the modern equivalent is accurate data, fair pricing, and clear invoices (Proverbs 11:1). • Steward time: schedule breaks, eliminate distractions, and finish tasks when they are still “small.” • Keep emails and conversations clean, humble, and uplifting (Ephesians 4:29). • Maintain diligence; idle hands drain company resources and your own credibility (Proverbs 10:4). • Review your work before submitting it—quality control is a form of love for neighbor. • Accept correction quickly; a teachable spirit is a mark of trustworthiness. The Ripple Effect of Consistent Character Small acts create a reputation others can count on. Supervisors begin to delegate more. Coworkers seek advice. Customers sense reliability. Over time, the “little” sphere stretches into larger influence—exactly what Jesus promised. The opposite is also true; cutting corners erodes confidence and opportunity. Encouragement from Other Passages • “Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2) • “A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.” (Proverbs 28:20) • “Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men.” (Ephesians 6:7) • “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.’” (Matthew 25:21) A Simple Action Plan for This Week 1. List three routine tasks you usually breeze through; decide to give each one five extra minutes of focused care. 2. Choose one integrity checkpoint—time sheet accuracy, email tone, or workspace cleanliness—and track it daily. 3. Before clocking out, scan the day for any loose ends or unkept promises and close them. 4. Thank God each morning for the privilege of serving Him through the smallest assignments, trusting He sees and rewards faithfulness. |
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