I was talking to someone who has worked in the restaurant business for a long time. He said, “As I look back through the years I have worked in this business, my worst customers have been Christians especially those who call themselves “balokole”. Every time the waiters saw a person on their table praying over their meal, or someone wearing a t-shirt with Christian symbols, they would be down hearted. They were the most demanding, rude, messy, arrogant and generally gave the worst tips.”

How we live and what we say to non-Christians can determine whether or not they will ever be interested in coming to church with us. It can attract or repel their interest in the gospel.

Jonah’s words and actions demonstrate one who claimed the tag of faith, but struggled to let it influence his value for others. Watch what you say, what you do and your attitudes.

They are critical for kingdom business more than you will ever know.