Both are to treat the other with dignity and respect, honoring one another with honest dealings in work and compensation. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men" (Colossians 3:22–23).
Employees are told: "Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Employers are to treat their workers "justly and fairly" (Colossians 4:1). This command is repeated throughout the Bible and is specifically referenced again in the New Testament by Paul (Ephesians 6:2–3).Įmployers and employees are instructed to show honor in their treatment of each other. The first time this is mentioned is in the Ten Commandments: "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you" (Exodus 20:12). The Bible instructs us to honors our parents. We are to honor all people by treating them with dignity and respect. But honor goes beyond just people with authority over us. God wants us to honor those who are in positions of authority, because they are representatives of God's ultimate authority over all. The dictionary defines honor as: "honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions." To honor someone is to hold him in high respect or to treat him with honor. Honor is a topic that we find discussed throughout the entire Bible, and it is of great importance to God and our walk with Him.