Generous Business Strategies: Part IV

As shepherds over the flock God has placed in our care, we need to realize that sometimes employees may experience a death in the family, medical emergencies or transportation challenges. These are times when an intentional and proactive approach may be a blessing to your staff.

For example, one bank I worked for established a company benevolence fund. Both the bank and employees contributed to the fund. The bank formed a team of staff members who received and processed employee requests for assistance.

This benevolence plan boosted morale and helped a lot of struggling employees. A benevolence fund may be a strategy well worth considering for your organization.

Proverbs 9:17 says, “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”

While Jesus ministered on earth, he told his followers that what they do for the “least of these” they do unto him. Sometimes generosity is going to require more of us than we want to give. You may find yourself giving up a bonus, your time or your energy.

However, in the end, the children of God are more important than whatever business we run or how many digits are in our bank accounts.

Questions For Reflection

• What are the needs of your employees? How could you fill those needs? What other skills could you be generous with?
• Where does the Lord want you to be generous? Have you asked for his direction? Have you brought him into the heart of your business?