Jesus and Business 
It is really interesting to reflect on the team that Jesus created – his twelve disciples. These were men from a variety of work backgrounds.
Jesus himself had experience with manual work and small business. The family business owned by his father was carpentry. Throughout his ministry, Christ included examples and lessons with a backdrop of business. This allowed his teaching to connect with business people. The story of the talents is one example.
Mt 25:14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. 16 The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more. 17 So also, the one with the two talents gained two more…
He used other types of business settings to teach powerful lessons. These included management of vineyards, planting and raising crops, and construction. The world of work and the marketplace were powerful backgrounds as Jesus reached out to people in their day-to-day settings and roles.
This is true today. We can connect with people in a powerful way through businesses where we involve them, whether as employees, customers, vendors or in other ways. Our presence in the business community positions us to touch a lot of people for Christ.
Blessings,
Larry
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