2 Chronicles 2:11-12
Then Hiram the king of Tyre answered in a letter that he sent to Solomon, “Because the Lord loves his people, he has made you king over them.” Hiram also said, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, who has discretion and understanding, who will build a temple for the Lord and a royal palace for himself.
Truth: When we walk with God the world notices and will have caused to praise God.
Our testimony in view of the world is a tremendous way to convey God's character and love to attract the world. The fact that we live our lives differently can and will be noticed by the world. Solomon was seeking God's face through wisdom and the King of Tyre, Hiram, noticed. Hiram would be a supplier and vendor for the nation of Israel who would supply not just the material to be the Temple, but would also supply the needed craftsmen. The people of Israel were shepherds by trade and tent makers. Hiram would be a staffing agency and provide a skilled employee who would be able to craft stone, gold, precious stones, etc. Because Hiram was asked by Solomon and Solomon acted in faith toward God, Hiram began to praise God. This was all based upon Solomon's testimony and business practices. How we do business in the world and with the world can be a dynamic declaration of our faith in Christ. We have to be different, however. We can't expect to play by the world's rules and be noticed and seeing others praise God. We have to be unique in the world. We have to be Godly to have others see us and praise God. We can't cut corners, fudge numbers, charge excessive fees, or do a poor job and expect others to praise God in light of such practices. Solomon was willing to pay well for the service Hiram provided. That caused this man from an idolatrous land to sing praises to God. The same can work today.
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