Society's Faith In Business
— by FDI Team
To say we're living in tumultuous times is an understatement. It often feels as though the ground on which society is built is constantly shifting beneath our feet. And despite low levels of trust in institutions, The Wall Street Journal recently shared that people have more faith in business than government or media, and almost 3/4 of people said their employer was a “mainstay of trust”. This presents a significant opportunity for faith-driven business leaders to continue (or start) consciously using their influence among their employees for God’s glory.
This matters for you, the Faith Driven Entrepreneur. There's never been a more crucial time to stand in your shoes. People are looking to you to lead. Your employees are putting their hope in you. Society is asking you to step up. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let's remember that there's only one person who we can truly put all our hope in. The opportunity you have right now is to point people to Him.
Uncertainty abounds around the economy and the seismic political shift we're watching occur. We're all desperate for something certain, for something concrete to hold onto. And right now, it appears God has allowed businesses to retain more credibility than other institutions. But before we celebrate the spotlight this shines on the many incredible men and women doing God's work in and through their business, we have to remember that the answer we have isn't ourselves or our businesses. The answer people need—not just in America, but around the world—is that Jesus Christ is the answer they're looking for.
His death, resurrection, and imminent return are the reason we can have hope. Yes, businesses are great, but even that is temporary. Faith Driven Entrepreneur, seize this moment. Recognize the fact that people are looking to you, now more than ever. Continue to run your business with excellence, loving God and neighbor through your company. Then pray that you would be able to point them to the King of a kingdom that cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:28).
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