Principles of Profitability
ALLEGIANCE TO JESUS RESTRICTS OUR METHODS OF INCOME TO “GOLDEN RULE GAINS”
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”–Matthew 7:12
He said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. 9 Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” 10 And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?” 11 And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” 12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” 13 And he said to them, “Collect no more than you are authorized to do.” 14 Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages.”–Luke 3:7–14
BIBLICAL CHRISTIANS IN AMERICAN MARKETS CAN MAKE MORE MONEY BY SOLVING PROBLEMS AND ADDING VALUE IN HONEST WORK THAT DOESN’T HARM THEIR NEIGHBOR.
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. –Colossians 3:23–24
WHAT BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES INFLUENCE PROFITABILITY?
IDENTITY
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. –Galatians 1:10
TIME
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. –Ephesians 5:15–16
SERVICE
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. – Proverbs 11:25
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.– Proverbs 22:29
If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed. –Ecclesiastes 10:10
DILIGENCE + SELF-CONTROL
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. –Proverbs 10:4
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. –2 Timothy 1:7
How do I give to 1MSO?
The people of One Missoula Church give tangible resources back to God in order to suffocate greed in our own lives and amplify the impact of the Gospel in the lives of others. We’ve removed every barrier and inconvenience to make this sacrificial act as accessible and simple as possible. At present, here are the avenues for this act of devotion:
- Sunday Morning – offering boxes on the communion tables at the back
- Snail Mail – postage-paid envelopes available
- Text “1MSO” to 406-631-3323
- Online at https://onemissoulachurch.com/give
- Via the One Missoula App under the “Giving” tab
