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CEO Doji Writes | May 1, 2025

A call to humility, love, and integrity in modern evangelism

In Ghana and in many parts of the world, Christianity is deeply woven into everyday life. Yet, there is a troubling trend among some street preachers and believers—an aggressive, confrontational approach to evangelism that includes chastising or insulting people who do not share their faith. This behavior, though perhaps driven by zeal, misses the core of Christ’s teachings: love, grace, and humility.

Let’s pause for a moment and look at the world around us.

Some of the most influential people shaping our modern world—CEOs of global companies—are not Christians, and yet they’re driving innovation, transforming industries, and creating jobs for millions:

A world led by “non-Christians”

While some Christians shout “Repent or burn!” at passersby, consider these innovators—many of whom aren’t Christian or keep their faith private—who lead global companies, create jobs, and advance society:

• Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX): Raised with a diverse spiritual background, he mostly describes himself as a cultural Christian. Yet, he’s pioneering electric cars and space exploration.
• Mark Zuckerberg (Meta/Facebook): Of Jewish heritage, not a professing Christian, but has built one of the largest platforms connecting humanity.
• Daniel Ek (Spotify): A Swedish entrepreneur with secular leanings who gave the world music streaming at scale.
• Zhang Yiming (TikTok/ByteDance): A Chinese innovator with no known religious affiliation, reshaping digital content and culture.
• Euisun Chung (Hyundai): Steering one of the world’s largest car brands forward, with roots in Korean Confucian culture.
• Many airline executives worldwide: From various religious backgrounds—Hindu, Muslim, agnostic, Buddhist—are responsible for the safe travel of billions globally.
• Jeff Bezos (Amazon): A former cubicle programmer raised in a Christian household but now private about his faith, he built the world’s largest online retailer.
• Reed Hastings (Netflix): A former math teacher with no public religious affiliation, he revolutionized how we consume entertainment on a global scale.
• Kim Woo-jung (Daewoo): Founder of a South Korean conglomerate, influenced by Confucian ethics rather than Christian doctrine, yet shaped a trillion-dollar industrial empire.
• Akio Toyoda (Toyota): Born into Japan’s prominent automotive family, his leadership is informed by Shinto and Buddhist values, guiding Toyota to hybrid-technology leadership.
• Jack Ma (Alibaba): A former English teacher with roots in Chinese folk religions and Taoism, he created one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the world.
• Pierre Omidyar (eBay): The son of Iranian immigrants, influenced by secular humanism, he launched the first global online marketplace.
• Boomplay executives: Leading Africa’s fastest-growing music streaming service, many come from diverse faith backgrounds, yet empower artists continent-wide.
• Elon Musk (Twitter): As owner of Twitter, his decisions shape global discourse—even outside his earlier ventures—without any professed Christian affiliation.
• Will Cathcart (WhatsApp): A Catholic by background but not vocal about his faith, he oversees one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms.
• Calvo Mawela (MultiChoice/DStv): South African media executive at Africa’s leading pay-TV platform, uniting diverse audiences without public emphasis on faith.
• Osei Kwame Despite (Despite Media): Ghanaian entrepreneur with Muslim heritage, heads radio, TV, and real estate portfolios across West Africa.
• David Gibbs & Tony Lowings (Yum! Brands/KFC): Under their leadership, KFC thrives globally; neither are known for public religious affiliations.
• Chris Kempczinski (McDonald’s): CEO of McDonald’s, guiding the brand with community impact and innovation, faith background not publicly emphasized.
• Albert Essien (Papaye Fast Foods): Founder/CEO of a beloved Ghanaian quick-service chain, innovating local dining without spotlighting personal faith.
• Tim Cook (Apple): As CEO, he leads with empathy, sustainability, and privacy; he privately practices Christianity but keeps faith personal.
• Marco Bizzarri (Gucci): Transformed Gucci’s culture into one of creativity and responsibility; his Catholic upbringing informs ethical leadership.
• John Donahoe (Nike): At the helm of Nike, he integrates purpose and performance; while Christian, he champions diversity and inclusion globally.
• Bjørn Gulden (Adidas): Norwegian executive steering Adidas with emphasis on innovation and social responsibility; faith background not publicly noted.

Summary:
These leaders—whether guided by faith or secular principles—exemplify virtues like integrity, innovation, compassion, and humility. Their influence demonstrates that Christ-like character transcends religious labels. Christians should follow Christ’s example of grace and service rather than resorting to insult or condemnation.

The cost of hypocrisy

In Ghana alone, dozens of skilled craftsmen—carpenters, sound engineers, graphic designers—have walked away from church-sponsored projects because they were never paid for months, some abandoning contracts worth thousands of cedis. When the “Body of Christ” fails to honor agreements, it undermines our witness and wounds the very people we claim to serve.

A snapshot of the first eight reasons

1. Insulting others in the name of evangelism.
2. Believing you’re spiritually superior.
3. Lack of genuine humility.
4. Preaching fear instead of grace.
5. Ignoring Jesus’ command to love your neighbor.
6. Judging others instead of examining your own heart.
7. Using condemnation rather than compassion.
8. Failing to pay skilled workers and volunteers who serve the church.

…and here are reasons 9–100:

9. Worshiping rituals instead of the Redeemer.
10. Neglecting regular prayer and communion with God.
11. Focusing on religious duties more than relationship with Jesus.
12. Valuing tradition over truth.
13. Guarding the letter of the law while ignoring its spirit.
14. Letting pride poison acts of service.
15. Hiding sin behind a façade of righteousness.
16. Harboring bitterness toward others.
17. Refusing to forgive as Christ forgave you.
18. Judging others harshly for their mistakes.
19. Gossiping and slandering fellow believers.
20. Favoritism or partiality in church community.
21. Refusing to honor commitments and vows.
22. Breaking promises without repentance.
23. Misusing spiritual gifts for personal gain.
24. Envy of another’s blessing or success.
25. Idolatry of money, power, or possessions.
26. Love of comfort over call to sacrifice.
27. Failure to give faithfully and cheerfully.
28. Hoarding resources while ignoring the needy.
29. Unrepentant hypocrisy in words and deeds.
30. Silence in the face of injustice.
31. Complicating the Gospel with legalism.
32. Spiritual apathy and coldness.
33. Neglecting corporate worship gatherings.
34. Rejecting church accountability and discipline.
35. Refusing restoration when confronted.
36. Priding oneself on works instead of grace.
37. Neglecting discipleship and mentoring.
38. Lack of compassion for the suffering.
39. Overlooking the poor and marginalized.
40. Being quick to speak but slow to listen.
41. Indulging in unclean thoughts and desires.
42. Practicing gossip masquerading as “prayer requests.”
43. Manipulating Scripture for personal agenda.
44. Elevating ministry success above humility.
45. Abusing authority in leadership roles.
46. Offering shallow platitudes instead of prayer.
47. Shunning seekers for lack of polished faith.
48. Withholding hospitality to strangers.
49. Refusing to comfort those in mourning.
50. Neglecting physical or emotional needs of others.
51. Dividing over non-essentials rather than uniting in essentials.
52. Rejecting or mocking those who struggle with doubt.
53. Using faith as a weapon instead of a shield.
54. Prioritizing reputation over truth.
55. Failing to intercede for friends and family.
56. Dwelling on fears rather than God’s promises.
57. Confessing faith without evidence of fruit.
58. Pursuing fame in religious circles.
59. Seeking validation from men instead of God.
60. Complaining about service but not serving.
61. Expecting blessings without obedience.
62. Neglecting to share the Gospel in word and deed.
63. Living double lives—Sunday vs. weekdays.
64. Holding grudges against spiritual leaders.
65. Preferring sermons to Scripture reading.
66. Ignoring the convicting work of the Holy Spirit.
67. Refusing to bear others’ burdens.
68. Allowing sin to reign unchecked.
69. Seeking church growth at the expense of holiness.
70. Ignoring God’s call to holiness.
71. Fearing man more than fearing God.
72. Distrusting God’s provision.
73. Embracing a prosperity-only theology.
74. Sowing discord among believers.
75. Pursuing personal agendas in ministry.
76. Forgetting the widow, orphan, and refugee.
77. Treating union with Christ as a transaction.
78. Criticizing without offering reconciliation.
79. Elevating emotions over biblical truth.
80. Failing to rebuke evil when you have the chance.
81. Focusing on denominational walls instead of the cross.
82. Overlooking the global church’s needs.
83. Ignoring the call to peacemaking.
84. Boasting of spiritual experiences.
85. Leaving spiritual children to drift.
86. Neglecting to practice hospitality.
87. Foregoing confession of sin.
88. Withholding grace in judgment.
89. Seeking spiritual high without daily obedience.
90. Righteous anger without action to help.
91. Praying for self more than praying for others.
92. Forgetting mercy is better than sacrifice.
93. Failing to clothe the naked and feed the hungry.
94. Allowing cynicism to replace hope.
95. Unwillingness to learn from others.
96. Stepping on the weak to rise above.
97. Enslavement to past mistakes.
98. Holding onto unrepentant generational sins.
99. Ignoring the fruit of love, joy, peace, and generosity.
100. Closing your heart to God’s transforming grace.

“Not everyone who calls me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father.”
— Matthew 7:21

Let us return to the heart of the Gospel: humility, integrity, and self-giving love. Only then will our words ring true, and our lives point unmistakably to Jesus.

Well, part two is cooking. Come back for more…

SOURCES : CEO Doji | DBlog | www.digirefera.com

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