Attractive Opposites
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No doubt, Nancy was the brightest star in the growing company. If you had any doubt, just ask her. I think you get the picture: in no time, Nancy’s coworkers began to avoid assignments with her. And in no time, she began to notice.
She complained to her boss: “People are jealous of my success, and now they won’t work with me.” Fortunately, this boss had been around the block. “Nancy,” she said, “No one envies your success. They’re just real tired of hearing about it from you.”
This is Howard Butt, Jr., of Laity Lodge. Success and humility may sound like an odd pairing. But these opposites are especially attractive—and winning—in the high calling of our daily work.
Image by Tim Miller. Used with permission. Sourced via Flickr.
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The Theology of Work Bible Commentary is an in-depth Bible study tool put together by a group of biblical scholars, pastors, and workplace Christians to help you discover what the whole Bible--from Genesis to Revelation--says about work. Business, education, law, service industries, medicine, government--wherever you work, in whatever capacity, the Scriptures have something to say about it. This edition is a one-volume hardcover version.
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Contributors: Howard E. Butt, Jr.
Published by The High Calling, August 12, 2012. Image by
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