Christian entrepreneurs have a privilege and a responsibility to honor God in their business. Our business is not just about making money or about making a name for ourselves. Of course, we are in business to make money, but as Christians, there is a much bigger picture.
Through our businesses, we can treat others with respect and help them with needs they have. In a world where everything is about “me” and so fast paced, we will be a witness of God’s love and caring when we act differently.
Read an article I wrote about Christian entrepreneurs and how they should conduct business here. Then come back and share how you serve and honor God in your business. It will be an encouragement to the rest of us!
As a business owner, we are also leaders and godly leaders are to have a servant’s heart as Jesus did. I wrote about this in my upcoming book, The Language of Leadership. As a business owner, we shouldn’t want folks to buy our products or services just to make us income. We should lead folks to the answers to their life’s problems/issues. They should come to me to fill a need in their life and I should fill that need in a way that honors God and brings others to Him.
JoJo,
I totally agree. I want to be able to help other’s with what they need. If one of my products or coaching can help, that’s a bonus:-)
God has entrusted us with our business, and we should never abuse that trust. We need to always be looking out for other’s needs and interests and serve with integrity.
As I have just recently began a Online Christian Superstore I am seeing the need to make sure I pray before I make decisions concerning the business and myself. Before I actually signed on for the business I talked to Rick Allen and we went over everything and then he told me dont make the decision yet. Talk it over with your husband and then talk it over with God. It seemed so right the next day that I could not wait to get back with Mr. Allen and let him know it was a go. Now I realize that everyday in every area is a talk with God first. In family as well as in the business area. Never go forward without first talking it over in prayer. Thanks for this reminder. Laurie.
Janice,
That is great advice. I know we can be tempted to get our work done, but we can’t get too busy too include God.
It’s funny you mentioned Rick Allen. I remember him! He was there back when they were Spread the Word. He’s a great guy.
All the best on your business.
Thanks much. And thanks for all the advice you have given me over the last few weeks. I sincerely appreciate it.
Yes, I do. Every portrait/artwork is dedicated to Him.
Laurie,
I’ve written in my blog that being a Christian Entrepreneur is more about a calling to start your small business to accomplish God’s will than it is a vocation. I’ve focused primarily on the dangers that generating wealth pose to the Christian entrepreneur through the temptations that it brings. Your article, however, made me think of a different danger.
When we let it be known that we are a Christian small business, we also hold ourselves out as examples to everyone that sees us. If we are not faithful stewards we run the risk of being a stumbling block to someone else’s salvation. We can become that snake oil selling televangelist in other’s eyes and taint all Christian small businesses in the process.
All the more reason for us, as Christians, to make sure it is a calling. Thanks for the article and the reminder.
Brad
Amen, Brad. Thanks for sharing that.