The Rev. Billy Graham warns Christians
not to fall prey to their boss’ inappropriate advances in a recent “My
Answers” post on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association‘s website.
Responding to a question regarding a
married boss’ “uncomfortable” advances in the workplace, Graham says
employees must “firmly and clearly” let the employer know that their
behavior is neither appropriate nor welcome.
“You should not do anything to encourage
him or give him an excuse to break up his marriage. The Bible is clear:
‘If sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. … Do not set foot on
their paths,’ Proverbs 1:10, 15,” Graham says.
The famed preacher goes on to say that
while it might be tempting to comply with the demands of a superior, the
only way to end the inappropriate behavior is to address it directly.
“I know it might be difficult for
someone in your position to resist your boss — but the only way to deal
with this is directly and without compromise. If you don’t, he may only
get more and more insistent — and it will become even harder to resist
his advances,” the Baptist minister explains. “Let him know — firmly and
clearly — that while you value your job, his attitude toward you must
stop.”
Graham also encourages the employee to pursue all venues open to them at their job to put an end the boss’ advances.
The preacher also warns not to give in to the employer’s suggestions of marriage or a future life together.
“If he’s willing to be unfaithful to his
present wife, what reason would you have for thinking he’d be faithful
to you?” Graham questions.
The well-known religious leader has spoken numerous times on the topic of marriage and infidelity.
In an August 2008 “My Answers” post, the preacher said that while lust and love are often confused, there are defining characteristics for both.
“Love between a man and a woman is more
than a physical attraction or an emotional feeling — although those have
their place. True love is an act of the will — a settled commitment to
seek what is best for the other person,” the preacher explained.
“True love doesn’t demand; true love
gives. True love doesn’t ask, ‘What can I get out of this person?’ True
love asks, ‘What can I do to help this person?’ To put it another way,
true love isn’t self-centered; true love is self-giving,” Graham added.
Speaking on the topic of marriage in a June 2010 post,
Graham explained that there are four methods for ensuring a strong and
enduring marriage: “cherish, communicate, compromise, and Christ.”
“God gave you to each other; you are
God’s gift to your spouse. Take time to express your love, both by your
words and by little acts of thoughtfulness,” Graham encouraged, adding
that the “enemy of love is our selfishness, but in marriage you can’t
always have your own way, so learn to compromise with grace.”
Additionally, Graham suggested
Christians “Make Christ the center of your lives and your marriage every
day, by committing yourself to Him and His will. He is the solid
foundation we need — in our lives, and in our marriages.”
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