Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? Much, in every way. For in the first place the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. What if some were unfaithful? Will their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? By no means! Although everyone is a liar, let God be proved true, as it is written, “So that you may be justified in your words, and prevail in your judging.” But if our injustice serves to confirm the justice of God, what should we say? That God is unjust to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.) By no means! For then how could God judge the world? But if through my falsehood God’s truthfulness abounds to his glory, why am I still being condemned as a sinner? And why not say (as some people slander us by saying that we say), “Let us do evil so that good may come”? Their condemnation is deserved! (Romans 3:1-8, NRSV)
Is it ok for the children of light to deal falsely in things that are not related to the church?
What about business dealings where it is not really hurting the other party, but is allowing your company to make a little more profit?
Can you charge one customer more and another less and just call it shrewd business practice?
Any of the above dealings in business are things that should not happen with a follower of Christ. We are to be above reproach and treat everyone fairly and equally. Now yes you may work a deal with someone for a bulk buying option, but should you not then offer that same deal to everyone?
You see in our world as sons and daughters of God there is nothing that is not church related or connected to God. Everything you do shows the world who God is and how He deals with people.
So think about everything you do everyday and wonder if this is how God would want you as His steward to manage His kingdom, and then go and be Jesus to the world!
aSacredRebel 