God's Standards
We are good at understanding the moral decisions of our daily walk and appreciate a holy life as God has prescribed. What about the collective SA? Do we manage and direct the affairs of TSA with the same expectations?
In some of our employment we seem to only be able to pay minimum wage. Why wouldn't we do better than the minimum allowed and begin to think in terms of a living wage?
In some of our employment we seem only to be able to hire a person part time, when full time would mean medical benefits. Why wouldn't we consider medical benefits for part time employees or hire them for enough hours to qualify for these benefits if they want.
In some of our employment we are not required to provide workman's compensation because some states allow not-for-profits to be exempt. Why wouldn't we have a plan to do it because it's right?
In these things we know that God's ways are different than our ways. I know the answers to my questions better than most people would. Perhaps the real question is why don't we do better...and better...and better to the glory of God.
Acts 3:19 (MSG)
19 "Now it's time to change your ways! Turn to face God so he can wipe away your sins, pour out showers of blessing to refresh you,"
In some of our employment we seem to only be able to pay minimum wage. Why wouldn't we do better than the minimum allowed and begin to think in terms of a living wage?
In some of our employment we seem only to be able to hire a person part time, when full time would mean medical benefits. Why wouldn't we consider medical benefits for part time employees or hire them for enough hours to qualify for these benefits if they want.
In some of our employment we are not required to provide workman's compensation because some states allow not-for-profits to be exempt. Why wouldn't we have a plan to do it because it's right?
In these things we know that God's ways are different than our ways. I know the answers to my questions better than most people would. Perhaps the real question is why don't we do better...and better...and better to the glory of God.
Acts 3:19 (MSG)
19 "Now it's time to change your ways! Turn to face God so he can wipe away your sins, pour out showers of blessing to refresh you,"
posted by Jim Knaggs | 9:11 PM
2 Comments:
YES!! I agree wholeheartedly with everything you've said. The Salvation Army has an ethical responsibility to lead the way in the manner in which it provides for its employees. We should be setting an example by raising a standard that others will admire and want to emulate. If we have to be compelled, particularly by a largely secular society, to do what's right, then we'd better do some deep soul-searching and start seeking God's forgiveness for the sin of taking our comrades for granted. As we provide for others, so will God provide for us.
thanks for keeping us accountable on this one. it seems often the people charged with serving the poor can barely make ends meet themselves.
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