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How can I be the salt and light to the world in which I will enter? Specifically in business the answer is easy. I can be the salt and light by showing people that you do not need to be corrupt or cunning to have good productivity. Growing up I did not see many Christian examples of businessmen and thought that fitting as they were too moral to fit into the field. In the last few years, I have had example after example of people who have not compromised their faith to lead great companies and be a light to others through their fortunes. It is my goal to do the same. To have that holy worldliness that Stott talked about in his book--to be among the world but to hold on to my holy distinctness. I can show people that doing the right thing does lead to profitability and a better business, there is no need to be deceptive in my dealings.

In my family life I will be the salt and light by setting an example and teaching good character and Christ-like principles to my children and being the spiritual leader of my home. It is my belief that family is the best ministry. Things such as encouraging choosing the right friends, remaining accountable to others and God, not compromising integrity, and glorifying God in every act and recognizing that it is through Him that we are able to do all things are some examples.

Being a Christian in the contemporary world means being bold in my faith. It doesn't mean I need to cram my beliefs down other peoples throats, but staying true to what I believe and demonstrating that it is my faith in God that gives me peace, affluence, purpose, hope...the list continues.