"Michell's Weekly Pearl"...(Should I Say Something)

Hi everyone! Welcome to another edition of  "Michell's Weekly Pearl", where I seek Godly wisdom to offer encouragement. If this is your first time visiting, let me tell you a little about my advice series. This is where you can ask me anything(within reason) on marriage, women's issues, family matters, relationships, parenting, homemaking, or life in general. If you want an honest, biblically based, to the point answer; email me your questions via prowessandpearls@gmail.com (please put "MWP" in the subject area). I'll post your question, along with my answer, anonymously. Easy as that! To read all the questions and answers in this series, you can do so (HERE). 

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Good Afternoon Michelle,

My question is this. I love my job, but I have a problem. It’s one of my co-workers. She is constantly stealing items from the company that we work at. It started off with small items every week, but now she does it on an everyday basis. It really makes me feel uncomfortable, because she does it in front of everyone when our manager/owner isn’t around. It is a small family-owned business. I can tell it makes my co-workers uncomfortable too, but no one has said anything. Being a Christian, I feel really bad about withholding this from my boss, because we work for a great company. Should I say something or should I just keep my mouth shut?

Good Afternoon,

Thanks for your question. This is a very sticky situation that should be handled with discretion. With this crazy thing going around about not snitching, people are overlooking and dismissing behavior that should not be tolerated. This really annoys me. The uncomfortable feeling you’re having whenever you see this is more than likely the Holy Spirit, as I’m sure He’s not pleased with what He sees.  As Believers we should set the standard, not that we’re better, but that we KNOW better. You have to look at it this way, if this was your company, wouldn’t you want someone to let you know if an employee was stealing you blind?  You did say you love your job, and I’m assuming you do so because your employers are great people to work for. Who knows, one day you may want your own business. You should sow the seeds of loyalty to your employer so that your harvest will be loyal employees for yourself. Luke 16:12 Listen, you don’t have to go and sit down and have a meeting with them (unless you want to). But, I do suggest that you type a letter and give/mail it to them anonymously, telling them what is going on. Who knows, they may have a surveillance camera in the company and already know what’s happening. Sometimes people want to see how much integrity someone has and are just waiting to see who will say something. Haven’t you seen ABC’s, “What Would You Do?” Lol…hey, it could happen! It’s time that integrity and morality take a stand. The spirit of lawlessness and entitlement has taken over the land. People want what’s not theirs and if you don’t give it to them, they think they have the right to take it! I mean really...who does that? From the looks of it, way too many people! Besides, the Bible tells us that we are to avoid the very appearance of evil. If the owners in any way think that you may somehow be involved, your job could be in jeopardy. Remember, this is your job you’re talking about here. You have NO obligation to anyone who IS NOT giving you a paycheck. Ask God to help you make the best decision on how to handle this situation. Also, pray for your co-worker. She may not realize it now, but I can guarantee you, she really doesn't want to live this way. I’m sure He’ll give you the answer, especially when your heart is to do the right thing. Hope this helps! Have a wonderful weekend!

I’ve been married for over 24 years to my husband, a pastor. I’ve worked alongside him in ministry full-time for over 17 years. During that time, we've pioneered two ministries and I've established a women’s ministry(Women of Excellence). We have three adult children and a son-in-law.  My areas of specialty are family, marriage and women’s issues. Hopefully the (Godly)wisdom I’ve learned through my years of experience will lead you to and keep you on the road to doing you well!  As my husband always says...why spend your life going down a road you don't have to travel, when someone else has already learned the lesson and can show you how to avoid that path.  

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