God gave me a chance to share the gospel with my workmate yesterday. I was nervous inside, you had no idea. But talking to this person, I can be open without being afraid since we worked together for quite sometimes now.
The story began with him reading my BMS postcard. BMS (Bible Means Business) is a group of working people gather together every Wednesday to listen to God's word. and then he asked me questions. He asked me, that how is it being in the business world can be in sinc with what is required from God in the bible? They are both in conflict all the time, he said. I also have that question in mind for a while now. I answered him with everything that I know, went straight to the gospel. Really glad that we had some practice at my bible study on the evangelism. He also asked me how do you explain all the tragedy that happen in this world, especially if that happens to your own family, he said. Sadly, when I asked him if he wants to join BMS next wednesday, he refused. I closed that chapter in my life long time ago, he said. Oh well, I should not be sad about it and trust God to work since you never know where the Spirit blows ... (never know when a person is the elect one - the Holy spirit works in Him to make him re-born)
Well, I am not writing this to boast about me being able to share the gospel, since it was God given chance. Just wanna share my personal struggle .. In terms of working, eventually I want to have my own business in the future .. That's my plan for the moment, work and save up a bit, then later open up something if God allows (my plan is not His plan I guess). I always believe and say to my friend that you have to be different as a Christian. You have to show God in all the things that you do .. Dare to say no to the world and yes to God. Hmm, I wonder how can I do that, since business world is so dirty, especially in indo. You know how it is, corruption, unclear taxation system, wild donation, and many many more. So I wonder if it is possible to be a christian and a businessman at the same time? I wonder what is my brother and sister in CHrist do in indo .. Are they being faithful to God or they do the same thing as the world does? It will be really sad if that is really the case ..
Any comment?
5 comments:
I think you can become a businessman and christian at the same time...
its just harder.........and less profit i guesS! heheheh =P
yah dont be sad, it's all in God's will....we are just have to be faithful in telling others about HIM...and pray!...
Thanks Adi, for your sharing.
Firstly, I still recall Cindy once told me something like this "God only says 'go and preach the Gospel' NOT 'convict them'", thank you Cindy. Therefore, trust that God works in His ways not ours, whether your colleague will be convicted in the future, as you said it's not our portion to do that. So, good on you for speaking boldly about God anyway.
Secondly, well I'm not a business expert and I'm not good at this. But let me spare my thoughts. We all know for certain that business is about making profits yeah? So nothing is wrong with having/doing business here. Perhaps the way you run your business, your actions, your words should be according to the ultimate goal God has called you to do as a christian. In everything you do, glorify His Name. How? Eg. one which I always acknowledge and is very clearly stated in the Bible .. read Romans 13:1-7, SUBMIT to governing authorities! The verses explain very precisely and strongly there, what we are supposed to do.
Thirdly, I have no doubt whatsoever that God can work in you wonderfully whether it's in your business, church, daily life, uni, college, work place, the list goes on, God works! As long as you don't cheat and keep doing what's true and worthy.
So don't you worry, keep it tightly in your prayer, God will guide you through.
That's what I can comment on. :)
hmm .. maybe it is hard but not impossible .. *thinking thinking more* hmmm
Forgot to thank you for the sharing ... Thanks jen .... for the encouragement.
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