Don’t Worship Work

Redefining Success
Stephan and Louis Greyling

When Stephan and Louis Greyling started Greyling Motors they knew that they had to redefine success to align with their values for family and quality of life. In this session, we highlight how an important step to not worshipping work is defining success based on kingdom values, rather than worldly values.

Discussion Questions

Defining Success

Success doesn’t necessarily come from working harder or growing bigger. 

  • How would you define your success as an entrepreneur? 

  • How do you quantify success while qualifying God’s love in the work that you do?

Known By Your Love

In Mark 12:28-31, Jesus shares that the greatest command is to love God and to love others as we love ourselves. In John 13:35, Jesus also says that people will know that we are his disciples based on our love for one another. 

  • How can our workaholic tendencies corrupt us into thinking that it’s all about the task in front of us rather than the people or even God himself?

  • Are you known for your love for others at work? Why or why not? 

People Before Profit

Stephen and Louis talk about the importance for them of working together as brothers in unity, providing sustainable working hours for their employees, and treating their clients with integrity. Putting people before profit can be costly, but it can also be a powerful expression of your faith values.

  • Does a focus on people necessarily have to come at the expense of your bottom line? What creative and practical ways have you been able to support both?

  • How might you make business decisions that place people before profit this week?

Ideas to Explore the Mark Further

Looking for some practical ways to put this mark into action? Here are some ideas that can help you develop an even greater understanding of Don’t Worship Work.



  • The gifts and traits that draw you towards entrepreneurship also pose particular temptations for your calling as a citizen of God’s Kingdom. A Rule of Life for Redemptive Entrepreneurs by Praxis for a set of practices that guard your habits and your rhythms as you work.



  • Our anxiety as leaders can make it difficult to step away from our work. Seek to understand your anxiety and how it might affect others. Look at Managing Leadership Anxiety Resources by Steve Cuss on more tools for healthier leadership.



  • Set aside one day a week as Sabbath for your family. Read the Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer and his accompanying ‘How to Unhurry’ workbook for biblical-based guidance on how to slow down and practice Sabbath.

Stewardship vs. Ownership

Stewarding Generational Transfer
Reuben Ang

In this session we hear the story of Elsie’s Kitchen, a catering group based out of Singapore. As a Christian, Reuben Ang believed he needed to do business differently. There were a lot of things he needed to surrender and change. 

Discussion Questions

Looking to the Interests of Others

Philippians 2: 3-5 says, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.” 

  • How does “counting others more significant that yourselves” apply to the business world? 

  • In what practical ways can you serve the people around you while also serving your bottom line?

Redemptive Business

  • How are you treating your employees now? Are there small changes you could make to help them know that they are esteemed members of the business? 

  • How can you take a “redemptive lens” to your business? Are there ways you have viewed your business as separate from your spiritual life?

Leading Your Community

  • What would it look like for your business to be a leader your community looks to for innovation and best practices? 

  • How might your business create ripple effects that are more significant than fads that fade and short-lived gimmicks?

Ideas to Explore the Mark Further

Looking for some practical ways to put this mark into action? Here are some ideas that can help you develop an even greater understanding of Stewardship vs Ownership.



  • One way to surrender a sense of ownership for the money we make is to bring it into the light. Consider sharing about your finances with other trusted Christ-followers. Ask for Godly wisdom and guidance in how to steward it well.



  • As an entrepreneur, leaving the business we invested so much of our time, thought, sweat, and tears into can be nerve-racking. But if we believe that it all belongs to God anyways, the success of the business is not dependent upon us. Part of stewardship is considering the long-term sustainability of the business. One way you can plan and execute this is by creating a succession plan. Take time this week to think through the future of your business. What does a succession plan built on long-term look like in your context? What kind of timetable are you working with? Who will be the major players in the next generation of leadership? What can you do today to start preparing them for tomorrow?



  • Building, leading, and stewarding a long-lasting business impacts more than just you and your employees. The effects can reach your community as well. How might your company ensure that it’s not an ivory tower separated from the people around you? How can you create meaningful influence that outlives you? In what ways can your company give back to the community that has supported you? How might your family be involved? From sponsoring community events to offering scholarships to making donations to special initiatives, stewardship goes beyond community and public relations. The values that drive your company inside can be the same principles that influence the world outside.