Persecution and the Economy

Persecution has always been a part of the church and Christians, and unfortunately there will always be some form of persecution. In China and other communist countries persecution is much more prevalent. Rather than stop the spread of Christianity, however, persecution has driven Christianity throughout all of China. Each time a house church gets disrupted those who were in it start their own house churches. When each house church can become up to 25 different churches it is easy to see how Christianity is spreading throughout China. Religion is China is spreading and more and more businessmen are becoming Christians. When it comes to global business Christianity is very good. The market economy grows best when there is a lack of pollution in the market. If more and more of the venders and buyers in the market become Christians pollution will continue to decrease. Global business and faith integrated means a better economy, balance, and prosperity to China. When missions are integrated with Global Business it adds to this as well. It adds to a better economy globally as well when it spreads from China to other foreign countries as Christian Chinese salesmen and businessmen travel. Like Hebrews 12:14 says, "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." When Christians make every effort to live in peace the market will thrive and Christianity will spread globally. This should be the goal of every Christian, to live in peace and allow the love of Christ to guide our lives. When we do this the market grows and thrives more than in any other economy.