When someone says, "you have a great work ethic", what do they mean? Most likely, they are recognizing the desire, diligence, and determination to see a project or activity completed with success. A great work ethic is noticed because of the attitude that is portrayed. The attitude is displayed by your actions and your words. Your attitude is the drive you have to arrive early, persevere when faced with obstacle, be the cheerleader for others when they seem to be in a rut or when their motivation is low. But, is this great work ethic seen in everything you do or just what is most enjoyable to you?
A great work is not chosen to be seen when it is most convenient. A great work ethic should be who we are on the inside. I say this because a lot of times our work ethic is evident in worldly activities but very rarely seen in our daily walk with Christ.
God wants a great work ethic when it comes to building our relationship with Him. Luke 9:23-26 sets the standard for us in establishing and maintaining a great work ethic. This is a process for us. John Maxwell says, "spiritual leadership happens daily, not in a day." Read II Peter 1:5-11, there are eight character qualities we must develop and when we do we are promised of effectiveness and fruitfulness. When these qualities are developed and growing within us then our work ethic will be worth talking about.
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