What does the Bible say about employee?

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The Bible teaches that work is a real calling under God, and that those who labor should be treated justly, paid promptly, and granted fitting rest. Leviticus 19:13 and Deuteronomy 24:14-15 condemn withholding wages or exploiting vulnerable workers, reminding employers that God sees their treatment of others. Deuteronomy 15:18 calls for generous service and recognizes the value of faithful labor. Jesus teaches in Matthew 10:10 and Luke 10:7 that a worker deserves his wages, a principle Paul repeats in 1 Timothy 5:18. Yet Romans 4:4 distinguishes earned wages from God’s saving grace, which is freely given through faith in Christ. Job 7:1-3 honestly acknowledges work’s hardship, inviting believers to labor with compassion, integrity, and hope in the Lord.

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