Comments on: Christian Entrepreneurs, Do You Honor God in Your Business?

By: Laurie Neumann

Laurie Neumann — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:04:37 +0000

Amen, Brad. Thanks for sharing that.

By: Brad Harmon

Brad Harmon — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:39:07 +0000

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

By: Rhonda Young

Rhonda Young — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:01:01 +0000

Yes, I do. Every portrait/artwork is dedicated to Him.

By: Janice

Janice — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:59:22 +0000

Thanks much. And thanks for all the advice you have given me over the last few weeks. I sincerely appreciate it.

By: Laurie Neumann

Laurie Neumann — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:20:44 +0000

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.

By: Janice

Janice — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:46:42 +0000

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.

By: Laurie Neumann

Laurie Neumann — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:52:48 +0000

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.

By: JoJo Tabares

JoJo Tabares — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:46:48 +0000

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.