In Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:11-27, Jesus tells the parable of the talents, where the master, representing God, commends his servants for making a profit with his money and condemns the servant who did nothing with his talent. If God gives us a gift, he calls us to steward it wisely, to use, and increase it.God will never call you to something that contradicts His Word. If the business idea aligns with biblical principles of integrity, service, and stewardship, then it's likely part of His plan. On the contrary, if the business idea compromises your Christian values, it's a good indication that it's not from God.When we are more concerned about man’s response rather than worship of our God, we are ignoring God’s Word completely. Church leadership that is guilty of reactionary leadership is holding the fear of man as supreme. Reacting out of fear of what man will think is not church leadership at all. However, responsive leadership that does not just tell people what they want to hear loves both God and His church. Responsive leadership glorifies God and at the same time doesn’t ignore the members. Also, fear of man places no value in humble confrontation of sin. Church members are called to hold one another accountable. Church members have the responsibility to represent the gospel in their relationships with one another. The fear of man always shies away from this responsibility because man’s opinion is most important. We must quit bringing a business-like fear of man into the church.POLL US
