God Honors Those Who Honor Him

Christian entrepreneur and mentor of Christian entrepreneurs, Tim Darnell had this to say about the high standard of integrity and calling of those who call themselves Christians in the business world.

Christian Champions define themselves by their relationship to Christ and clearly defined Godly principles and ideals, and are directed by their resolve to improve the world. They are inner directed rather than circumstances directed. They are vision directed rather than visually directed. They are positive and hopefully expectant even amidst seasons of roaming in the desert. They operate according to a higher standard and higher goals than MPs do. (MP = Most People) They don't choose their actions based on what is expedient, but rather on what is Godly and right. They see the big picture for the long term; and their destiny as intertwined with their contribution to society and God's direction for their life.

As I read this paragraph just now it reminded me of the testimony of one of the men at our church today. He is a real estate investor, fixing up and renting out houses. Today he told how he had had several renters who had left him in the lurch, owing him rent, water and electricity; simply disappearing without paying. The most recent one, according to him, claimed to be a Christian. His first thought was to try to get redress for the wrong he had suffered, but the Lord reminded him of the verse that says, ...one brother goes to law against another--and this in front of unbelievers!
The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated? (I Corinthians 6:6,7)

Our friend told of how he then submitted his case to the Lord and within a few days a new renter had called and asked if they could pay a full year's rent in advance! Talk about God honoring a person when he submits to Him and honors Him! His testimony blessed all of us.

Often we will find ourselves in situations in the business world that demand that we listen to a higher voice, an inner voice as Tim Darnell points out. It's a voice that calls us to a higher standard than the world's and gives us the opportunity to see the living God work on our behalf.