1. Lifestyle EvangelismLifestyle Evangelism is a great mindset to have for Christians working in a non-Christian workplace. Unfortunately, two things happen: Either it’s all Lifestyle with no Evangelism, which doesn’t make a difference in the world, or it’s all Evangelism and no Lifestyle, which can turn people off of God.

Finding the perfect balance between sharing your faith and being a regular guy is tough. Here are the do’s and don’ts of being a Christian in a non-Christian workplace.

1. First things first. God has called us to win people to him. Sometimes in our busy days we miss the golden opportunities to share a little of Christ with our coworkers. On your way to work each morning, ask God to give you a clear moment in the day when you can share His love with them.

2. Split your face. Christians have an awesome hope for the future and grace to make it through each day. Being a Christian should take our minds off the rat race. If those things don’t make you smile, you need to go back to Sunday School 101 and rediscover the great things God promises. And since we have such a great hope, we can be so much happier than our non-Christian friends. Let your unbelieving coworkers see how genuinely happy you are… which will cause them to ask questions.
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2. The So Called Simple Life
An old man lay on his deathbed, his body wasted and clinging to life. His wife, children, and grandchildren gathered at his side to offer him comfort and to listen to his final words. The man summoned his strength to gasp out “I wish…� and his family leaned a little closer to listen. “I wish… I would have worked later every day at the office.�

The story, obviously a fabrication, poses several important questions -- what are our priorities in life? What is truly important to us? Do we consider our jobs more important than our relationship with God and family?

Most of us want the best in life â€" a great relationship with God, a loving family, and a successful and fulfilling job. And God wants this for us also, but with one caveat: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.â€? Proverbs 16:3 The caveat, of course, is allowing God to take control of your life.

In the working arena, if we are to listen to the world, climbing the corporate ladder is the best route we can take in order to succeed. Who could deny the promotions, the power, and the money that comes with advancing in any corporation? This is the world’s image of success.
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3. The Abraham Ethic
To be successful in today’s business environment, you must be prepared to deal with a host of pitfalls and obstacles. It is imperative that you learn to expect and accept the unexpected, becoming both proactive and reactive in your approach to improving your bottom line. Otherwise you will fail.

But more importantly, you must realize that businessâ€"like anything elseâ€"is all about people. How you deal with others will ultimately determine how much you can realistically expect to achieve yourself. Abraham was a man who amassed great wealth and birthed two nations, but he followed a set of unwritten rules that many in today’s society would consider foolish. It is unfortunate, but the business world has either forgotten or discarded these five vital principles that comprise what I call The Abraham Ethic.

1: Abraham trusted God
We all know Genesis 15:6 that reads, “Abraham believed the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness.â€? However, there are a host of other examples from Abraham’s life that prove he really did trust God. Knowing that God has your back is crucial to your successâ€"especially when things aren’t going wellâ€"because it will help you get your mind off your circumstances as well as enable you to bounce back after failures or bad decisions.
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