Biblical Answer

The Question of Business Continuity

When you pass away, what will happen to your business? This is a question that many entrepreneurs and business owners ask themselves. Will it continue to thrive, or will it struggle to survive without your leadership and guidance? The Bible teaches us that our primary focus should be on serving God and not on accumulating wealth or material possessions. In fact, Jesus warns us that "you cannot serve God and money" (Luke 16:13).

The Impermanence of Human Efforts

The Bible reminds us that all human endeavors, including business, are temporary and fleeting. The apostle Paul writes, "I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth" (1 Corinthians 3:6). This means that our efforts, no matter how diligent and hardworking we may be, are ultimately subject to the sovereignty of God. Our business may be a means of serving God and providing for our families, but it is not an end in itself. The Bible warns us that "wealth makes itself wings and flies away, like an eagle soaring to the sky" (Proverbs 23:5). This means that our wealth, including our business, is not a reliable source of security or happiness.

The Importance of Leaving a Legacy

While our business may not be a reliable source of security or happiness, it can be a means of leaving a lasting legacy. The Bible teaches us that our work should be a reflection of our faith and a means of glorifying God. When we pass away, our business can continue to thrive and serve as a witness to the power of God in our lives. However, this requires that we have been faithful to God's call and have been diligent in our work. The Bible reminds us that "our labor in the Lord is not in vain" (1 Corinthians 15:58). This means that our hard work and dedication to our business can have a lasting impact and continue to bear fruit long after we are gone. Ultimately, the question of what will happen to our business when we're gone is not just about the business itself, but about the legacy we leave behind and the impact we have on others. As Christians, we should strive to leave a legacy that reflects our faith and serves as a witness to the power of God in our lives. As the apostle Paul writes, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7). This is the legacy that we should strive to leave behind, and it is a legacy that will endure long after we are gone.