Identity in Christ
From Pleasure to Joy
Human Nature
Success should look different for the Christian entrepreneur. Dylan Wilk built a billion-dollar business before he was 30, but quickly realized the emptiness of pursuing pleasure. In the process of seeking his purpose, God transformed his heart to see people. With his wife, Anna Meloto Wilk, Dylan launched Human Nature, a natural personal and home-care product company employing over 600 people throughout the Philippines.
Discussion Questions
WHAT’S YOUR PRIMARY IDENTITY?
Dylan Wilk experienced immense financial success with his first computer game venture in London. But he soon realized that the money and success alone wasn’t fulfilling. In Matthew 19, Jesus says to his disciples, “it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!”
Have you ever been tempted to see your business or your wealth class as your primary identity?
How do you consider your finances and wealth in light of what Jesus says about the rich?
The Measurements of Success
Dylan had everything an entrepreneur could seemingly want: business success, wealth, fame. But he talks about how hollow all of that was, because he got caught in the trap of loving money and using people. Instead, he decided to love people and use money to care for them.
How are you measuring your success? Is it simply how much profit you are making? Or perhaps how much influence do you have? Does the idea of loving God and loving people form part of your definition of success?
Work as Worship
If there’s one thing we as entrepreneurs have in common, it's a strong work ethic. Whether it’s instilled into us by our parents or the result of pursuing a lifelong dream, we’re not afraid of hard work.
What do you think is the difference between worshiping work and letting your work be worship to God?