One person from South Asia migrated to Canada in search of greener pastures. Because of his relatives, he could get a job offer to become a manager in a supermarket. He was thrilled and accepted the offer, and went to the supermarket to take charge. He went and saw the manager’s room. The room was not big, according to his status as manager. Sitting on the seat, he asked others, where is the ‘calling bell?’ How can I call the peon and helpers? Here, in this country, we neither have bells nor have the peons. “You must do your job. Also, when a truck with a consignment comes, if there are no helpers, you have to unload the vehicle.” Shocked, and wondered what kind of country this is. For him, a boss means to have helpers, assistants, and peons at the beck and call, and not to extend his hand to do any work.
Servants and slaves: In most cultures, the dangerous, difficult, and dirty jobs are given to a group of marginalized people, considered inferior and labelled as lower human beings. It could be based on caste, class, language, or race. Some cultures do not have an escape route; hence, they live for generations.
Dignity of labour: The Bible teaches that all work is equal. There is no hierarchy based on who is doing what. Christians are encouraged to do their work for the glory of God. (I Corinthians 10:31)
Is work undesirable? In some cultures, work is frowned upon with disdain. In such cultures, some people do not work but live in luxury. They hold the power and reduce others to being like slaves. Or they try to do the minimum, but demand maximum wages. In some philosophies, God does not work, so people also aspire not to work.
God works: The Bible teaches that the triune God works. (John 5:17) God created the world, sustains His creation, when Adam and Eve fell, he worked out a process of redemption, He delivered Israel from slavery, and many other deeds.
Do I do all things for the glory of God?