A well-known axiom holds that the pursuit of excellence is a key to business success. Knowing that our work serves a vital purpose in God’s kingdom gives added depth to this pursuit. Our quest for workplace excellence is driven by acknowledging God as our primary stakeholder: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” (Col. 3:23). Whatever our job description, we work in God’s kingdom, and so we do work that befits a King.
Oxygen for the Soul
When we think about using our businesses as a means to further God’s purposes and to extend His kingdom, we are often drawn toward conventional Christian expressions or techniques. We are all aware of companies that have used obvious ways of proclaiming a Christian message and focus. Anything from putting Bible verses on drink cups to copies of New Testaments in their packaging or closing for business on Sundays. These are all great things and done in the right spirit, they can have an impact but, I believe, there is a more subtle and organic way to use your business to extend God’s kingdom.