The Christian Based Business As A Tool For Evangelism

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The Christian Based Business As A Tool For Evangelism
Copyright © Ope Banwo, The Wealth Apostle
www.ChristianBusinessInitiatives.com
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One of the main purposes of a Christian based business or Christian based business opportunity is to provide the forum and resources where the gospel of the Kingdom will be shared with people who interact with the business. A Christian based business should exist to declare the gospel and help people to find their way into salvation.

Jesus never intended for us to be passive in any enterprise we find ourselves. Rather we are commanded to be the ‘light of the world’ and the ‘salt of the earth’. God’s presence must be felt and experienced through our businesses and practices. Jesus told his disciples during the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:16, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

In the midst of all the turmoil going on in the world, sharing the gospel is the only solution to introduce the Light back into the darkness that is presently threatening to engulf the world. We are all called to do the work of evangelists, and God fully intends that everything we get involved in, including our Christian based business opportunities, should be used preach the complete gospel of Jesus Christ, including the gospel of salvation.

Four Ways You Can Share The Gospel At Your Job And Chrsitian based Business.

Evangelist Steve Marr, one of the pre-eminent writers on Christian based business opportunities once identified four key steps to successfully use your Christian based business and workplace for evangelism as follows:

1) Diligence and Excellence
We pursue excellence in all aspects of our business. When you are diligent and excellent in the way we run our christian based business, people who associate with the business or work for the business will be open to learn more about where our values come from. When we perform in a sloppy or careless manner, our businesses may actually drive people away from receiving the gospel message.

2) Seizing Opportunities to Share
We must always be ready to seize opportunities to explain and share our faith with our business associates and co-workers in the kingdom business. Apostle Peter enjoined us to “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”

3) Prayer
By constantly praying and interceding for our associates and colleagues before we approach them with the gospel message. We position ourselves to spread the Message effectively when we pray for God to give us compassion and sensitivity to the problems of those around us. We must also pray for God to open up opportunities for to share the Word with people with meet in business when they are most receptive.

4) Caring
Jesus commanded us to ‘love your neighbor as yourself’. When we demonstrate to people that we really care about them, we open their hearts to receive the message of comfort we bring in the gospel message. We can show that we care by bringing treats to share in the office; remembering and blessing co-workers or business associates on their birthdays or that of their children; providing a sympathetic ear to their problems and concerns.

Some Ways To Effectively Share The Gospel At Your Business without being offensive.
a) Offer to pray for associates or colleagues in need or during difficult situations in their lives.
b) Provide tracts at the office premises or break-rooms
c) Giving Audible Glory to God when good things happen in the business or to associates.
d) Providing Christian CDs or books that is relevant to the situation of your colleagues or Associates.
e) Inviting Associates and Colleagues to Church programs and Services.


Some Scriptural References In Point

1 Peter 2:12 “Live such good lives among the pagans that though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.”

Philippians’ 2:15-16 “So that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life.”

Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.”

Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

To Your Success,

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About The Author:
Ope Banwo, The Wealth Apostle, has helped thousands of people identify a viable Christian business opportunity and run a successful Christian Based Business on the internet. He will give you a free site and teach you how to succeed online! Visit any of the links below for details:
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