If you’re an employee, you’ve probably had some good bosses and some who weren’t.  And if you are the boss or an employer, you know how difficult that can be. Fortunately, there’s a book that’ll help you become the best boss you can be. So, let’s take a peek at what the Bible says to employers.

First, employers are to __serve__ their employees. In [Matthew 20:26](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2026&version=NIV), Jesus said, *“Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant.”* Far too often, employers concentrate on producing a profit at the expense of their staff. However, the Bible tells employers to balance making a profit with treating staff fairly and with genuine dignity. “[Employers, grant your employees] justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven” ([Colossians 4:1](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+4&version=NIV)).

A godly employer also is to pay a fair wage. [Malachi 3:5](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=malachi+3&version=NIV) doesn’t mince words: *“God will judge those who oppress the wage earner in his wages.”*  Ouch! I’ve seen this firsthand. A friend owned a thriving business, but he became greedy and started paying unfair wages. The last time I talked to him, his company was almost bankrupt.

__Another responsibility is to be a good communicator. Make sure employees know what’s expected on the job. Regularly evaluate their performance and communicate this to them. Encourage them when they are doing well.__

It’s especially important to listen to employee complaints. [Job 31:13-14](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+31&version=NIV) says, *“If I have despised the claim of my employees when they filed a complaint against me, what then could I do when God arises, and when He calls me to account, what will I answer Him?”* A sensitive, listening ear is a tangible expression that you care about the other person. It’s one way we can influence people for Christ in a business.

To learn more, participate in a [Business God’s Way](https://compass1.org/product-category/business/) small group study.

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Fortunately, there’s a book that’ll help you become the best boss you can be. Let’s see what the Bible says.

VERSES | Jun 29, 2022

How to Be a Godly Employer

By: Howard Dayton

Compass helps people worldwide to know Christ more intimately in one of the most personal arenas of life, finances.

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