A Christian leader (or any person) must adopt a worldview that is totally integrated – it defines walking in the “way of understanding.” That walk includes unifying our public/private, sacred/secular lives, growing in Truth and gaining spiritual power.
Truth is not subject to man’s rules about discourse and debate. Understanding the principles of Truth is vital since many business decisions are not clearly legal or illegal; rather, they often demand leaders thinking abut which of the ethically right paths that should be followed - and that takes understanding and a clear focus on the Truth.
Another example of the “way of understanding” concerns stewardship – managing the world our Creator has given us. I personally, do not subscribe to the global-warming hysteria since I see that its genesis has no real basis in good science. However, there are simple solutions that demonstrate our care for our resources given the current rise in costs associated with heating and cooling the workplace.
Practical "green" tips
Want to walk the "green path" and show care for our culture and remain in the Truth?
Understanding some simple things you can do may yield dividends that will save you money and demonstrate understanding of the principles of resource management. Green behavior acknowledges our role as stewards - a way of understanding.
- Consider simple solutions to hold in the heat and keep out the cold like window treatments especially for south or west-facing windows.
- For some businesses, windows, open to viewing, are important for crime prevention (the register is out front and can easily be seen); however, for those not critical to crime prevention, consider insulating drapes or blinds.
- Sealing air leaks is another simple way to help with the cost of heating and cooling.
- If you can, replace or clean the HVAC system filters a regular basis.
Proverbs 9:6; (NIV) Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.
Sometimes we cannot clearly see down the path: following God's lead is a walk of Faith and not sight. This faith walk begins with "knowing God" and that results from feasting at the table of His Word, praying, and having a transparent relationship with Godly people.
You got “walk?”
Copyright © 2009 by P. Griffith Lindell
Right on point. I think we have gone to a world that looked at things as moral vs. Immoral to a world that now looks at things as legal vs. Illegal. This seems to apply both ways, personal and business.
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