Arrogant, unjust, oppressive etc., above all your employer never pays you your salary in time but once in 5 months or more and some time he/she refuses to pay you anything, but as a true Christian who obey God you never wanted to disagree with Bible. You read 1 Peter : 2: 13 onward which says no matter how worst your employer is (Master is) you have to obey for the sake of Christ. You have been called to witness in any situation.
I want you to put yourself in that position and imagine will you still obey to him with all your heart and work though your family is running out of sources to live anymore.
To my knowledge I describe the "Employer or Master" could be entitled to that position he pays to his/her employee no matter he is arrogant or unjust or oppressive etc., If the employer doesn’t pay he can no more called as Master or employer. So he can quit and find another master.
Could any one agree with me?
This is not the imaginary description I gave to you, but to my knowledge I came to know some employers in Saudi Arabia they do this. They even get their passport and do not provide their work permits.
Or do you have some other explanation on this?
2006-11-28 23:44:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I agree with "therealme" and would add this Biblical support:
Were you called while a slave? Do not worry about it; but if you are able also to become free, rather do that. - 1 Corinthians 7:21
Paul encourages slaves to "become free" if they are able.
2006-11-29 00:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by 5solas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is 100% true that we are to obey our employer as if we were obeying God. But God never said we should not seek other employment!
Among the many things God blessed us with is the ability to reason, to use the intellect He was so kind to give us. Just as the Bible teaches us that if we are slapped on one cheek we should turn the other cheek; it never says not to walk away from the slapper! It does not say to continue to allow abuse.
While you are in the employ of an unjust person, you must obey them. That is common sense. If your employer is unjust, you should seek other employment. This, also, is common sense. If you doubt this is the right thing to do, just remember that God is the One Who gave us that common sense.
And, knowing what I do, yes, I will still obey Him with all my mind, heart, and body.
2006-11-29 07:59:48 · answer #2 · answered by therealme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is why there have been unions created, and laws rules and mores for an employer to follow. there are certain legal re-courses which an employee has for unjust treatment.
2006-11-29 08:08:27 · answer #3 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK..... So the solgan is ..Be oppressed at work cause Jesus says so... what BULL. Lick the boot that stomps on you?? NO WAY!!
2006-11-29 07:48:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋