Profit and Salvation

But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ...

Philippians 3:7-8

As a business major, the only word that sparks in my mind and everyone else around me is profit. A positive return on investments will make the world go around.

We look at the life of Jesus Christ. He came down from Heaven from the right hand side of God and made himself nothing. Nothing was to be gained in a worthwhile sense that would benefit God in anyway. Yet Christ died on the Cross to save all of our lives.

Now in the business world, Jesus would get fired for sure.

When I was a wee little Freshman, I was asked by my leader Tim Chou if I was interested in leading for Cornerstone during my Sophomore year. The opportunity seeker that I am, accepted immediately. At that point, all I wanted was the status that could be put on paper, you know, like my Resume. But by the grace of God, I soon realized that the reasons that I was serving were all wrong. My entire Sophomore year resulted in my own spiritual growth rather than me attempting to lead others to Christ.

And what a ride it has been! God has been so good to me through the people that He has allowed into my life and the things that He has shown me. There are ups and downs and downs and downs, but I will praise my Father in Heaven nonetheless.

I will probably take another perspective on this verse tomorrow. Stay tuned!

Amen.