“Look, Jesus is not against social action: is He not the one that took whips to drive out the moneychangers and overturned their tables?” Jn 2:15, 16. Yes, but did His whips land on innocent bystanders? “But what can we do? Government doesn't listen to anything but strike and some force. Is it unchristian to protest injustice?” It is not unchristian; Paul (Acts22:24-25) and Jesus protested injustice. One of the officers standing nearby slapped Jesus on the face and said, "Is that any way to answer the high priest?" Jesus answered him, "If I have said anything wrong, tell me what it was. But if I have told the truth, why do you hit me?" Jn 18:22, 23(ISV) but after the protest: When he suffered, he did not threaten but made it his habit to commit the matter to the one who judges fairly 1Pt 2:23(ISV).
“Eh hehn now, this is a lawful form of protest.” Sometimes you need to choose between legitimacy and behaving like a Christian: submit yourselves to your masters with all fear, not only to those who are kind and fair, but also to those who are unjust. If you suffer for doing good and take it patiently, you have God's approval. This is, in fact, what you were called to do 1Pe 2:18, 20-21(ISV)
“That applied to the Roman society; we live in a democratic society now and should not be seen as saboteurs of attempts at our own welfare.” Do not follow the majority when they do wrong Ex 23:2(GNB). Trade unions will fight for their welfare and money, but such fights can run against the faith of Jesus. Whilst we live on this earth we have a greater responsibility: Slaves are to submit themselves to their masters in everything, aiming to please them and not argue with them ...so that in every way they may make the teaching about God our Saviour more attractive Tit 2:9, 10(ISV).
“I am not a slave. My God calls me to liberty. The way you talk, you will be cheated forever. I need my pay and God will use this strike to bring it to me.” I can't be cheated, not for long. Put your life in the hands of the Lord; have faith in him and he will do it Psalm 37:5(BBE). “I trust him, Mike, I do.” The real expression of faith at the end of the day is obedience even when you can't see what the result will be. Heb 11:8 You are a Christian: do only what Jesus would, no matter the consequences.
“So what will I do if the union people block my way? Do I fight them?” By no means: But I say to you, Do not make use of force against an evil man Mat 5:39(BBE) just make your stand clear early, be available and wisely do your bit.
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