05/15/2025
Dear Friends,
The primary purpose of God for Christians in the marketplace is not merely to live out their faith authentically, reflecting His love, and using their work and talents to impact the world for His glory; but also reflecting God's love and building His Kingdom through their work, business and interactions.
Paul tells us that God has given to his church pastors and teachers “to equip the saints for works of service” (Eph. 4:12). We believe that “works of service” here does not just mean Christian activity, but as church-based ministry or evangelism.
Christians believe that businesses run by fellow believers are more likely to uphold ethical standards, treat employees fairly, and avoid practices that contradict their faith. As Christians, we believe that a business can be a platform for spreading God's word, and supporting businesses that align with their faith can help in this mission. In a meaningful way, we believe that supporting Christian businesses that donate to charities or engage in community service aligns with their values and can have a positive impact on society or His Kingdom.
Galatians 6:10 instructs us to “do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” This verse highlights the importance of prioritizing support for our fellow Christians, in addition to caring for others in need. And there are so many ways that we can support our fellow Christians. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 10:31, “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Most biblically, he admonishes us to lead businesses for the purpose of glorifying God.
Tan & Dai Ngo, Publishers God Bless
