"Don't be too
proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people".
Yesterday, we talked about harmony in the workplace and the areas that
each of us can watch and know about ourselves to ensure that we are
doing our part to keep harmony. One of the areas that Paul speaks about
in Romans 12:16 is the company that we keep. He says, "Don't be too
proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people". While this seems a
simple statement and one that is not that profound, it does have major
implications to how we conduct ourselves at work. Work is one of the
most cliquish environments I know. Everything is set up for cliques to
be created. There are departments, groups, pay grades or bands, titles,
office configurations, etc. Ever notice how people of the same title and
pay grades hang together at work? If you haven't just check out the
lunch room today and take notice of who eats with who at what tables. It
becomes pretty obvious very fast.
One of the way that we can model a
believer's life is by taking Paul's advice and be conscious at work
about who we hang with and not let either pride or our title or
responsibilities interfere with ensuring that we know and spend time
with everyone in the company and we don't slip into our own little world
of work friends. It's not that easy to do as it takes time and effort
to know lots of people and spend time with everyone, but it is worth it
as you will be known as the friend to all and with that comes a
welcoming and respect. And when the time comes for harmony to be
challenged at work, you may find that you become the bridge of peace
between groups and people. What a fantastic reputation that would be.
So, today, branch out from your normal set of people at lunch and invite
others to join you. Start today and keep it going and I know you will
pleased with the results.
Reference: Romans 12:16 (New Living Testament)
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