Biblical Answer

As a Christian, I want to address the question of why you lost your business. The Bible teaches that there are consequences to our actions, and sometimes those consequences can be severe. In your case, it seems that you made some terrible financial decisions early in your ministry that almost put Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty University out of business. You were ignorant of big business procedures, but God was gracious and your ministry became stronger because He gave you the victory for which you prayed. However, it's also possible that you lost your business due to circumstances beyond your control, such as a recession or a change in market conditions.

The Bible also teaches that God is sovereign over all creation, including the economy. He can use even the most difficult circumstances to bring about good. In your case, it seems that the judge took over the supervision of your finances for a short time and appointed some local men to supervise your finances and report to him. This could have been a difficult and humbling experience, but it may have also been an opportunity for you to learn and grow as a leader.

In the end, it's not necessarily about why you lost your business, but how you responded to the loss. The Bible teaches that we should consider our losses as opportunities for growth and learning, and that we should trust in God's sovereignty over all things. As the apostle Paul wrote, "Whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ." This mindset can help us to see even the most difficult circumstances as opportunities for spiritual growth and development. I pray that you will be able to see your loss as a chance to learn and grow, and that you will trust in God's goodness and sovereignty over all things. Amen.