Entrepreneur Magazine recently had an article entitled: “Realign Your Company’s Moral Compass.” The author spoke about the necessity of having a “moral compass.” AND how the problems we now face stem from a lack of that compass. Ironically, it wasn’t a lack of business that destroyed some businesses–but a lack of business character and questionable business practices.
It’s never been more obvious that doing business the WRONG way doesn’t work!! And even more obvious is the need for Biblical principles that would revolutionize the business world.
Why the Bible and What’s the Stigma
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again (and I’ll keep saying it as long as I have to): Business at its core is not bad.
How could it be? God created it. Paul said, “For everything, absolutely everything…got started in Him and finds its purpose in Him.” [1] “Everything” also includes business. It may have been distorted by evil men but IT IS NOT EVIL… especially when its done God’s way.
But most people just see business as wrong–including believers…believers in business.
But this isn’t new.
R.G. LeTourneau founder of LeTourneau Technologies was a great industrialist and was often referred to as “God’s Businessman.” But in his early years he questioned if he could serve God being a businessman (those awful people). So one night, after weeks of praying and searching, he paid a visit to his pastor. And after another session of prayer, his pastor told him something that forever changed his life:
“God needs businessmen as well as preachers and missionaries.” [2]
The Bible gives answers for EVERY problem of life. It’s applicable to any and every situation. As Rick Warren once wrote:
“We do not have to make the Bible relevant—it already is! But we do have to show its relevance.” [3]
More than ever we need new leaders with the insight to see these Biblical principles, the wisdom to use them, and the courage to tell others about them. The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few!
Are you called to business? Good. Be diligent “to make your calling and election sure.” [4]
What do you think?
- Colossians 1:16 (The Message)
- Christian Business Legends, p.37
- Purpose Driven Church, p.224
- 2 Peter 1:10 (King James Version)
