Business profit and the Parable of the Minas
“The Parable of the Minas” (Luke 19:12-27) teaches a number of principles that should shape how profit is considered in the Business as Mission context.
1. Profit is good.
During the settling of accounts, the master responds positively to the servants who had earned profit by:
- Saying “Well done!” – the master views their efforts as good.
- Calling the servants “good” and “trustworthy” – the master expected his servants to pursue profit.
2. Profit is not the motivation. (more…)...
