How Bible Principles Apppy to Your Life - SOLVING SOCIAL PROBLEMS

 Racial discrimination and mistreatment of persons simply because of their national background is not a nationalistic  book, teaching that people in one land are better than those anywhere else, breeding feelingsof national or racial superiority, causing one group to look down on another.  Rather, it make clear that God "made out of one man every nation of men, to dwell upon the entire surface of the earth," and it commands all: "You must love your neighbor as  yourself." (Acts 17:26; Matthew 22:39)  Application of its principle has made it possible for true Christians as members of one large spiritual family. They are able to meet together, work together and live together in peace and harmony.  They  find contentment, not only among persons of the same race or those of the same nationalioty, but among their Christian brothers/sisters in every part of the world. - ISAIAH 2:2, 3; REVELATIONS 7:9.

Even toward those whose discriminate against them they pursue a course of peace.  They follow the counsel of Jesus:  "Continue to love your enemies and to pray for those persecuting you," and  "Whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other also to him."   They know that "an answer, when mild, turns away rage."  Thus they find that applying Bible principles is the most practical course in this ungodly world. - MATTHEW 5:44, 39; PROVERBWS 15:1.

Another area where the application of Bible principles bring great blessings is the field of employer and employee relations.  Just think of the amount of time lost as a result of employees' not employer not giving a full and fair day's work.  Consider, too, that, according to John S. Mee, a top insurance executive, American businessmen, organizations and industry are being swindled  out of more than $200, 000,000 each working day by their employees. But those who apply Bible principes are not a party to this dishonesty.  They follow the rule:  "Let the stealer steal  no more, but rather let him do hard work, doing with his hands what is good work." (Ephesians 4:28) Not only stealing of merchandise and equipment from the shop but also "loafing on the job" is recognized by Christians as thievery, and they are under command not to steal.  They know that they are accountable to God for what they do; so they do even their secular work as unto GOd and not man.  They have in mind  the Bible counsel to workers:  "Be obedient in everything to those who are your masters in a fleshly sense, not with acts of eyeservice, as men pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, with fear of Jehovah.  Whatever you are doing work at it whole-souled as to Jehovah, and not to men, for you know that is is from  Jehovah you will receive the due reward." - COLOSSIANS  3:22, 24. 

Employers too have Bible principles to govern them.  Advice given  to slaveholders in the first century give food for thought to modern-day employers:  "You masters, keep dealing out what is righteous and what is fair to  your slaves, knowing that uyo also have a Master in heaven." (Colossians 4:1)  Sincere neighbor love on  their part and an awareness that they are accountable to God move them  to conduct their business affairs in such a way that they have a clear conscience before God and men and they are able to enjoy good relations with their employees. Yes, apply Bible principles bears good fruit even in the midst of an ungodly world. 

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