The time had come for...
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The time had come for Jeff to begin searching for another job. It was Jeff's first real job after graduation. During the five years that he worked for his employer, he never missed a day of work or called in sick. When he first began working, he was promised yearly salary increases and eventually management status. Neither of those promises were kept, which was disappointing. To make matters worse, the older man Jeff worked with every day was mean-spirited -- he never had a kind word to speak about anyone.
It was time for Jeff to look for a new job. He applied to several local companies, had a few interviews, and a week later received notice that someone else was hired. Jeff later discovered that when potential employers called, the man he worked with always gave a negative reference. It appeared that Jeff was doomed to remain working with this man.
One day Jeff did something uncharacteristic, he quit his job. He could no longer stand his working conditions. A month later, he was hired by another company. He was so happy but still had his previous bad work experiences in the back of his mind.
However, he soon discovered the atmosphere at his new job was completely different. His bosses were affirming. He also learned that they meant what they said and kept their promises. Jeff received merit raises and other advancements during his first year. Jeff was glad he made the move.
Jesus warns the disciples not to be taken in by the religious leaders of the day. While their teachings were solid the way they lived their lives was not. Jesus reminds us, "All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted."
It was time for Jeff to look for a new job. He applied to several local companies, had a few interviews, and a week later received notice that someone else was hired. Jeff later discovered that when potential employers called, the man he worked with always gave a negative reference. It appeared that Jeff was doomed to remain working with this man.
One day Jeff did something uncharacteristic, he quit his job. He could no longer stand his working conditions. A month later, he was hired by another company. He was so happy but still had his previous bad work experiences in the back of his mind.
However, he soon discovered the atmosphere at his new job was completely different. His bosses were affirming. He also learned that they meant what they said and kept their promises. Jeff received merit raises and other advancements during his first year. Jeff was glad he made the move.
Jesus warns the disciples not to be taken in by the religious leaders of the day. While their teachings were solid the way they lived their lives was not. Jesus reminds us, "All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted."
