Bad Job
I worked on a file the other day for a client to try and get them pre-approved for a loan so they could start looking for a home. I was rushed that day since we were leaving shortly to take my daughter back to college for her 2nd semester of school, and I didn’t do a good job on it!
I messed it up. I didn’t take my time and couldn’t seem to get them approved. I left it for later, and actually realized as we were driving to her school what my mistakes were. Later that night I got it all fixed and got them what they needed but I clearly didn’t do a good job when I started to work that day.
Have you ever done poor quality work – basically work that wasn’t that good and passed it off as being ok?
Have you ever gotten to a point where you “didn’t care” and just went through the motions?
“The sullen servant who does shoddy work will be held responsible. Being a follower of Jesus doesn’t cover up bad work.” coll 3:25 (MSG)
A Real Christian Businessman knows that doing “shoddy work” is not representative of who we are. Even though we are allowed to make mistakes, being a believer doesn’t give us a pass to cover up our mess or to do bad work.
Fortunately I recovered from my poor quality work that day, but I don’t always remember to make it right every time.
Join me in remembering this week that while we are doing our jobs, going through the motions or working at it halfway is not who we are. Together let’s put forth the maximum effort and don’t take a pass just because we are believers and think it represents well.
Because it doesn’t.