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In 2 Timothy 2:15, Paul reminded Timothy (and through inference, us) that he was a worker for the Lord. But also in that verse are great bits of advice of how we are to perform our work. If you’ll forgive my cheesy rhyming to help with remembering the points, allow me to make some suggestions from the text. Here’s the full verse: “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Now, let’s dissect the verse so that we don’t blow it as workers for the Lord.
Gung-ho It (“Be diligent”). As a worker for the Lord, we should give it our all. We should be conscientious and complete in our duties. We should always make sure that we are giving it our best, because the Lord deserves nothing less.
Go Show It (“to present yourself”). We need to be always active in our work for the Lord. We are always a servant, and we should always be on duty. We should constantly be demonstrating our work for the Lord, because we are appreciative of what He has done for us.
Bestow It (“approved to God”). It is important to remember that we are working for the Lord and not for ourselves. Our work should always honor God – for He is always watching. We also need to make sure that we are always doing works that God approves of.
Brightly Glow It (“who does not need to be ashamed”). As the Lord’s workers, we are to reflect His light to the world. We should never be embarrassed of standing for and performing His will. We should do His work with courage and pride.
Truly Know It (“rightly dividing the word of truth”). As Christians working for the Lord, it is important to realize that our “employee handbook” is the New Testament. We should be determined to know it well so that we can live it well.
And now, fellow Christians, workers for the Lord, let us take these suggestions, grease each elbow, and work with gusto!
Edd Sterchi
Broadway church of Christ
Campbellsville, KY