Hopeful said:
To what extent does one evangelise in the workplace?
1. Be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love. (Eph. 5:1,2)
2. You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. (Eph. 5:8)
3. See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, (Eph. 5:15)
Make sure your words match your actions. Look for opportunities and always be ready to share the reason for the hope that is within you. However, don't cheat your employer. Don't use his time to preach to your neighbor or have a Bible study. Do it during a break or when you're off the time clock.
I remember an experience I had years ago when I worked as a mechanic for an automobile dealership and the Service Manager asked me to do a Christian job on his friend's car. Since I knew he wasn't a Christian and he knew I was I asked him to explain what that meant. He told me not charge his friend for the work I do on his car. In other words a charity job.
I told him that as a Christian I couldn't do that to my employer since I was working for him and I owed my time to him. If I did that I'd be cheating him out of what he was paying me for and I'd actually be stealing from him. I don't think a good Christian would do that. He backed off and I worked on his friend's car on the job ticket like any other paying customer. I think we learned a little more about each other that day and I'm glad I didn't back down. Even though I didn't give his friend a charity job I seemed to earn his respect.
I can tell you from experience that the relationships we develop at work can easily become opportunities to share the gospel. I started a Bible study with several of my co-workers years ago and some of these men have come to know the Lord through this opportunity.
Wes
