Everything we do as Christians is seen and perceived by those around us.  That is certainly true in areas where we serve with business projects and companies.  In recent posts we have talked about "influence" and our intentional work to influence others in a positive and inspiring way.

We pause here to consider this, everything we do with our business practices in the mission fields will have influence, whether intentional or not.  Whether its impact is positive or negative will depend to a great extent to how people see us modeling work concepts.

This is prominent in a brief passage by Paul found in 2 Thessalonians.

^{2Th 3:8}nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

^{2Th 3:9}We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow.

Go forth with your BAM ideas and projects.  As you go, pay close attention to how you work in the process.  Simply being seen as hard working, committed, positive... (the list can go on and on), the point is, it all sends powerful signals to those you are trying to reach ultimately in the name of Lord.  There is something of a universal honor given to those values; people appreciate those that work hard and serve people in a community.

Many blessings,

Larry