“My friend, I am not cheating
you. Did you not agree with me for the
usual daily wage? Take what is yours and
go. What if I wish to give the last
ones hired the same as you. Or am I not
free to do as I wish with my own money? “(Matt 20: 14-15)
Human ideas of justice and God’s idea of mercy and charity clash in the vineyard meeting (workplace) of the landowner (Christ) and wage earners (man). In the parable monetary payment is not based on labor union agreements for all workers. Jesus’ love, mercy, and reward gives man much more than he promises, and this he gives freely.
Human criteria say-”It’s not fair. You have no right.” When unexpected favor comes to another, man
asks-“Why not me?” Divisiveness, envy,
jealousy enter the work place. The devil
has infected hearts. The reasoning of
the world, man knows too well. Christ’s
process of love justice, mercy is a real alternative. Christ offers man an
example whereby man’s actions can change the workplace into a community.
Jesus recognizes business is a noble vocation if employers
and employees are engaged with love and attitudes that unlock the full
potential of everyone. All perform tasks
with zeal and goodwill, giving just wages for appropriate performance. The workplace offers a safe, respectful work environment;
love transforms the workplace into a community. It is immensely practical; love
and respect are ultimately attractive.
No longer will productivity charts and attrition rates dominate
meetings. Instead decisions will be guided by the Holy
Spirit. Equality and generosity is able
to permeate the heart. In the vineyard
of hope and love, no matter how tiring the work, no matter how hot and humid
the physical surroundings, man can thrive and give glory to God throughout the
work day.
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