Power is not a bad thing per se. We are each obliged to obey lords over us. Even without such lords, we are still obliged to obey and serve our hidden lord, who is Jesus Christ. We might find we have clarity in how duties are allotted to us. Personally I found myself in my twenties working in local government in ‘public service’. Public service is a wordly, diplomatic euphemism because really to service duty of public servants, at any level, is collectively and maybe individually to the ultimate lord. Those in public service make profit from receiving taxes and providing services and seeking efficiencies in how this is carried out. We might improve the profitability and productivity of our work, whether in private sector work or public service, by maturing our methods and improving them continually. Then we have something to provide for needs of fellow humans. This is a service not only to society but to the lord, if we seek to serve this lord in doing all this. Virtue improves this. Faith inspires it and fuels and motivates it. Difficulties improve character which further improve our work and work ethic, if we endure those difficulties graciously. Knowhow can be fostered with self-study, organised training, reading, research and experimentation. Human kindness and consideration based on a godly way of life can help greatly to keep us productive. Personally my productivity was hugely increased by gaining direct spiritual experience of God through following Christ’s teachings. I suddenly went from local government office work to developing technology and laws for public procurement around the world. I am sure this was the grace of God. Love is the topmost piece of the pyramid of productivity, doing the best we can for colleagues, public and even mankind in general. The lord receives this service. He rewards it by assigning us spiritual duties, heavenly domain work. Putting life and soul into our service, wholeheartedly, leads to a fulfilling life and career and good standing and hope.
