Let’s say someone bought a building with a bank loan. If the landlord fails to pay the interest, the bank is forced to pay the principal. If the principal isn’t paid, the bank can put the building up for auction, even though the landlord owns it. Interest is the cost of borrowing money over time. The reason I can purchase a building without using my own money is that I can leverage time through interest. When we say time is money, it doesn’t just mean to save time and live diligently. It emphasizes that time truly represents money. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”
In the Old Testament, the books of “Esther” and “Ruth” are the only ones that express God’s glory without directly revealing His word and existence to humanity. Esther exemplifies how justice was established against evil, ensuring the survival of the nation even without a direct expression of God. The justice that prevented evil was a public achievement, while national survival was a more self-centered success. Although God’s presence is never overtly revealed, it is a remarkable event that balances public and private spheres. I believe Christian companies should reflect this. Even without explicit exposure to God, it is essential to adhere to laws and common sense necessary for achieving a balanced personal selfishness in maintaining a livelihood. When this balance is struck, Christian companies can reveal God to the world through indirect means rather than through direct revelation. This doesn’t occur simply because you worship at the company chapel. Instead, by not being overt but b...