Matthew 5:37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
The following therefore are godly counsels, given to us so that we may make the necessary changes that may be warranted. [1] Your first interview with a prospective employer. For individuals who work in other jobs which might not be directly linked to saving life as Jesus specified in our opening passages, be straight, and upfront in your first interview with your prospective employer. Avoid beating around the bush, by leaving the issue of the Sabbath for after you have gotten the job.
Your employer in some instances may not take too kindly to you telling them after the fact, and God is never honored when we hide the truth under a bushel. Be a straight shooter and let the prospective employers know that you will not be available for work under any circumstances, no matter how urgent it is. Now, you might be wondering why should we be so clear cut, as to leave no wiggle room.
The reason is that if you leave any wiggle room, the devil will find a way to wiggle himself into your business, and your employer might mistakenly understand your wiggle room to mean that your Sabbath is up for grabs, if the right set of circumstances or emergencies were to converge. And if you waver on the issue once, it will be much easier to waver on the same point again and again.
1st Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!