Scripture
“Because you have allied yourself with King Ahaziah, the LORD will destroy your work.” 2 Chron 20:37
Observation
Jehoshaphat allied himself with Ahaziah, who was very wicked. And because of it, God destroyed their work - sunk their ships.
Application
There is a principle here in business practices. I don't think that it somehow implies that you can only do business with Christians, or that we are not called to penetrate most every segment of the business world in redemptive ways. However, the distinction is the word Allie, or Partner. I think its no good to parnter with unbelievers. Work for, work with, great. Partner - pretty tough to bless. It's a little like the marriage of an unbeliver and a believer. The believer is always wanting the other to enjoy life in the Kingdom, while the unbeliever is wanting the other to enjoy life in the world. No one is happy.
Prayer
Lord, thank you for my wonderful partner in Audrey. I am the one holding her back. Please keep me from ungodly alliances, and yet active in relationships with people who have yet to discover a relationship with You.
Amen.
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