Big Idea: The lordship of Jesus transforms our closest relationships and the way we do our everyday work. Jesus transforms how we exercise & respond to . Where should this transformation show up most vividly? At . At . Colossians 3:22–25, 4:1 (NLT) 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Serve them sincerely because of your reverent fear of the Lord. 23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. 25 But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites. What God Says About Our Work Work like you’re . Colossians 3:22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Serve them sincerely because of your reverent fear of the Lord. Work for your Boss & your reward. Colossians 3:23-24 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. 1 Peter 2:18,21-24 Work like you’re not the Boss. Colossians 3:25 But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites. Colossians 4:1 Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master—in heaven." WHAT NOW? 1. Name your real audience. 2. Do work nobody sees. 3. Drop scoreboard. 4. If you have power over someone, use it fairly.