Julie came home yeasterday and today, and as typical - she shared with me all the drama of working in a low-performing Public High School... This time, there was a story of a teacher and students talking about the Wall Street Crash, housing industry... all very worry-some and negative.
I found this all interesting - Last night, I caught Charlie Rose's interview... with some real sharp cats talking about the state of American fiscal markets. Working and living in LA, none of this really surprises me too much, (recently, LA was called the 'capital of the poor'). Sadly, I watch high schoolers and college students live like there are no consequences to over-spending. Also, I live in a neighborhood where housing prices are ridiculous - and I'm continually amazed by the number of people buying without any real income or bad credit with enormous mortgages.
All this to say, the main thing I took from Charlie's interview was this: American markets haven't needed to be honest. So business has reported from a place of 'falsehood'. One interviewee likened it to Business reports/earnings have been Opaque vs. Transparent. Click here if you want to see the interview -
Opaque Versus Transparant; isn't that interesting, as a follower of Christ, I believe it is Jesus, his work and his Spirit, that lead me to be Authentic; That is to be Transparent versus Opague. Something to think about when I consider business, markets... and discipleship; am I modeling opaque or transparent behaviors?
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If you find markets and world economy interesting, you might look at this link. A friend of mine in Amsterdam, a Christ-follower, emailed this blog - which gives an interesting description of future world market issues.
5 comments:
I too have been convicted of the opaque vs transparent issue. I feel that it is pleasing to the Lord for us to be transparent and humble, for it is in this state that Christ can shine through to the people around us. I have always found it wise to seek the Godly counsel of God's Word when dealing in business and personal relationships, and it seems that God has been speaking the same thing to you. If we reap what we sow, then sowing transparency in our actions and words will lead to the same open and honest behavior in the lives of the people around us. How much more effective would our ministry be if we were transparent and people could easily see the love of Christ in our lives!
God Bless You!
Bryn
Bryn, you've stated this principle Beuatifully! thanks for your example and thoughts!
Gman, you hit the nail on the head - the intersect of full disclosure and lies which lead to all sorts of problems. Isn't it odd that a person living on borrowed money can appear as secure as the next person: who knows if that card being pluncked down to buy a round is a debit or credit card. Dishonesty to self, mostly. May this crisis begin a return to honesty, nationally and personally.
Who was that person in Amsterdam?
eva ...sander chan, the china wonder man is always posting interesting news...
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