“The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached.” – Philippians 1:18

The BBC website is today reporting a about a company in China whose workers are encouraged to be Christian.

Weng-Jen Wau believes that by encouraging increasing numbers of his staff to convert to Christianity, his business will prosper.

China is not a country that encourages freedom of religion, but that’s not to say that Christianity is completely banned. In Wenzhou, the city where this company is based, the BBC is suggesting that up to 20% of the population claim to be Christian.

It’s an interesting idea, that Christianity is tied to profitability. The Chinese government have recruited some academics to do a research study into the idea. Certain churches would claim a similar thing and preach what’s known as the ‘prosperity gospel’, but personally I’m not buying it, I know plenty of Christians who couldn’t be described as profitable, in fact they are far from it. But, if it provides opportunities for people to hear the about God then who knows where it will lead.