Almost every major work in the Biblical narrative was entrusted to a person who had been trained and developed in the caldron of business. Here are a few:
Abraham, who was probably the richest
businessperson of his time.
Joseph, who ran what was probably the largest enterprise in the world – Pharoh’s grain purchasing and distribution business.
Moses, who spent 40 years in the business of raising sheep before he was called to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt.
Saul, the first king of the Hebrews, who was working in his father’s business when
he was called to be king.
David, who was also working in his father’s business when he was recognized as the next king of the Jews.
Jesus, who spent the first 30 years of his life working as a carpenter.
Paul, who was a tentmaker and spread the good news to much of the known world.
But it is not just developing leaders in which we see the central part that business and businesspeople played in the Biblica narrative. Businesses had a key part in the spread of Christianity.
Following Pentecost, as the early church spread, whole businesses were converted to Christ at one time. The very first conversion of a gentile was the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE