Think about the person you'd like to be. If it's Jesus you want to be like, I'd encourage you to turn your heart - your life - your thoughts - your feet - your attention - your time - your plans - His way.
Because if He's what you want to be about and be like and you spend your time walking away from Him -- 'I want nothing to do with His life - His work - His ways - His word - His character - Leave me alone and I'll do my thing' -- if you do that, don't expect to end up like Him.
'Don't take your eyes off Him.'
But here's the best thing: It isn't about obeying a certain list of rules to get there. Jesus said: 'Follow Me. I'll show you how to get there.'
Don't take your eyes off Him.
And be blessed.
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THANX FOR THIS. GBU BROTHER!
This isn't about the post, but I do like to discuss things happening in our world. This is relevant to Christians.
I normally listen to Christian talk radio in my car. Well, on my way home this evening here was the topic:
There was a Christian woman that was working for Chase Bank and she would always wish the customers a blessed day. It seems that some customers complained and she was told it was not allowed. After a while, when something had irritated her, she decided she might as well say it anyway. Well, she was fired.
Do you think it was fair? I suppose one could say that it is a large public company and they can dictate the 'rules'. Is it a different situation than Hobby Lobby? I can kind of see that part of it, but I have other thoughts that I tend to lean towards.
Is wishing someone a blessed day so different than "Merry Christmas"? That wasn't considered PC for a while, until everyone got their senses back. I have worked for two large retailers and we were never sensored at Christmas. It was whatever we preferred. Also, I fairly often have customers tell me to have a blessed day. I like it and I tell them the same as we give each other a wide smile.
Lol, one caller made a good point. Money says, "In God We Trust" and it IS a bank, after all.
I wonder what you and others think? Is it fair?
I have a couple of comments on this, Anon.
They come at the subject matter from different perspectives, so the observations are also different.
First, no it isn't fair. It seems that companies and individuals make random decisions about what is and is not acceptable and PC, as you say. I agree that our society has made 'unfairness' now a standard.
Secondly, and I suppose this would be my real response to your actual question, in this particular scenario -- yes, it is fair. The reason I say that is the employee was told by the company not to do it. They didn't spring it on her. She knew her company didn't approve. From what you posted, in fact, it seems her final 'vindication' came out of being irritated, when she 'decided she might as well say it anyway.' Bad form for a believer. We're here to follow the wishes and requirements of those who employ us when we're on the job, so in that sense, I don't think it was unfair at all that she was called to task for what she did.
I obviously think telling people to 'be blessed' is a wonderful thing to do. After all, it's the last thing posted on each of my 1500+ blog entries. It's a shame we have come to this.
Blessings.
Hmmmm, yes the Bible says we are to submit to authority. That makes sense. And she chose to disregard their 'policy'.
I suppose it is a somewhat fine line. Believers are supposed to share the Gospel, too. I have heard of many people doing so with co-workers. Not all companies prohibit it.
The thing is, she wasn't doing that. She simply wished them to "Have a blessed day!" I don't know, it seems kind of ridiculous that people in society are so intent on being all-inclusive that there is little room to be an individual...unless it is a secular point of view.
If I were to be greeted in a way that was common to any other religion or culture, I would be receptive to it. I certainly wouldn't be offended. Christians are being marginalized more and more every day.
Yes, Chase Bank does business with all types of people, but so do the retailers I have worked for. They are very large companies. They have never once said that I can't say any particular thing. As long as I am pleasant and friendly that is enough. I say "BOO!" to Chase Bank. I have far more respect for Hobby Lobby and their way of doing business AND for my company, as well.
I really don't know what this world is coming to sometimes.
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