YOUR SECURITY AGAINST JOB AND BUSINESS FAILURE

By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi

Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your  Father which is in heaven."
         There is more than enough resources to cater for everybody's need and despite the enormous human and natural wealth, gross poverty has remained a reoccurring decimal in our world due to the inequitable distribution of  these resources . A 2018 report shows that some individuals in the US possess three times the amount of money in the nation's treasury (Arise TV business news).Its no surprise that so many are homeless and destitute in such a rich country, the same applies in NIgeria. There is a dearth of men and women of integrity and compassion  to whom resources will be given for distribution to those in need.
       The primary purpose for the establishment of businesses is for the harnessing of the earth's resources for man's use and to build relationships that guarantees sustainable peace and prosperity. Business failure is traceable to a failed relationship needed for the sustenance of the business. Relationships are sustained by integrity ; it remains the most important asset in the life of the believer in Christ.
          The Christian character  revolves around faithfulness to God and man: the foundation of divine favour. Proverbs.3:3 -4 kjv says "Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. " Cooperate integrity results in the reduction of losses and increase in net profit ;the desire of employers of labour . Therefore,  true practitioners of the Christian's faith are always in demand in the business world.They are indispensable to the survival of any business.
            We are the light of the world, a source of inspiration for excellence in the cooperate world (Matt.5:16) .therefore we should not partner with any system that seeks to compromise truth but stay on the good side (Rom.13:3) it isn't every opportunity to make money that should be considered as a blessing from, God,  He abhors corruption and frustrates the corrupt fellow. Giving proceeds from theft for missionary work is an abomination . Isaiah 61:8 says "For I the Lord love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them." God doesn't bless a person for destroying the lives of others. We are expected to be law abiding citizens (1peter 2:13,14)
              The true believer in Christ is contented and honest in his or her dealings in the work place and business world,such persons are hard to lay off 1Thes4:12 says"That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and  that ye may have lack of nothing.  Titus  2:10 AMP says "Nor to steal by taking things of small value, but to prove themselves truly loyal and entirely reliable and faithful throughout, so that in everything they may be an ornament and do credit to the teaching [which is] from and about God our Savior.". Haters of the Christian faith do not necessary hate God but the corruption among christians. We should avoid anything that brings reproach to the name of Jesus, 1 Timothy 5:14 says " I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give  none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully"also 2cor.6:3says "Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: "  inappropriate behaviour frustrates church growth.
      We are admonished to be blameless and honest in our dealings with non-Christians (Philippians 2:15,) and our children shouldn't be noted for gangster-ism (Titus1:6) and unbridled access to the unwholesome entertainment which destroys their future and brings shame to the parents .Proverbs 29:15says "The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame." children should be trained to have a sense of duty needed for gainful employment and taught that with freedom comes responsibilities.
        The scriptures teaches about the perfect  'law' of liberty (James 1:25) it implies liberty  has rules,  it is the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus, it  is against the sinful nature (Gal.5:19-21.) that means the Christian liberty shouldn't be a stumbling block to others (Rom.14:13-21, 1cor.8:8-13) .The liberty we enjoy is to enable us demonstrate the love of God to the world and not an excuse to indulge in criminal activities (Gal.5:13) . Our target in all our dealings should be the salvation of souls for the kingdom of God, therefore we shouldn't be driven by the selfish worldly passion for accumulation of wealth (1Tim 6:8,luke12:15), this is the reason behind the collapse of the world's economic system and marriages(1cor.7:31, Eph 4:28, Acts20:35) selfishness destroys work satisfaction leading to a loss of the sense of divine purpose.Joy in the workplace is the reward of promoting the gospel through one's workplace or business.
           It is wrong theology to teach that more blessing means access to more money, such a doctrine promotes covetousness instead of contentment and godliness (1Tim.6:10, luke12:19-21,Rev.3:15-18).material wealth is no guarantee for security, peace ,joy and love ;these are virtues of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and  receive grace for excellence and godliness in Jesus name.
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