The Kingdom Businessman Blueprint - Phase 4: Tearing Down Weak Structures

Christian Business Men,

We’ve been on a journey of understanding what it takes to build a God-first business that lasts. Every strong structure starts with a solid foundation, and in phase 1, we recognized that God has called us to build, lead, and create with purpose. In phase 2, we faced the reality that sometimes our foundation has cracks, and before we can move forward, we need to let God restore what’s broken. In phase 3, we laid the first brick, stepping out in faith instead of waiting for the perfect moment.

Now comes a critical step. Before a man can build a business that is great, he has to tear down what’s weak. No matter how good the blueprint is, if a structure is built on weak materials, it won’t last. This is the moment where we have to look at what we’ve been holding onto that might be keeping us from building strong.

WE ALL HAVE A WEAKNESS

My friend Kevin is a real estate investor.  Have you ever seen a home renovation show where a crew comes in to transform an old, run-down house into something incredible?  That's what my friend Kevin does.  He documents the journey on Instagram for all of us to see.  Before he can paint walls, install new floors, or add beautiful fixtures, there’s always a demolition phase he takes us through.

He starts by tearing down weak walls, ripping out rotting wood, and exposing hidden issues behind the surface. If he skips this step and starts building on what’s already weak, the house will eventually collapse.  His investment will be lost.

The same is true in business, leadership, and life. No matter how skilled a builder is, if the structure is sitting on a weak foundation, it won’t hold up. Before God can build something great through us, he has to remove what’s keeping our businesses weak.

All Christian businessmen want to build something significant. We have big dreams for our ventures, our family, and our legacy. But often, we carry things into our future that were never meant to be part of the structure.

...Pride convinces us that we don’t need anyone’s help.

…Greed pushes us to chase success at the cost of integrity.

…Compromise allows us to justify small ethical shortcuts.

…Bad habits keep us from operating at our full potential.

A house filled with hidden mold or structural damage looks fine from the outside, but it’s one storm away from falling apart.

GOD WANTS TO CLEAN HOUSE

Things like pride, greed, and bad habits plague success-driven entrepreneurs and weaken our ability to build something that lasts. I'm no exception. Lord knows my idols.

Gideon learned this firsthand.

In Judges 6:11-16, we see Gideon, a man who was called by God to lead his people and take down their enemies. But before he could take on the challenge ahead of him, God told him to start at home.

Judges 6:25 says, 

“That same night the Lord said to him, ‘Tear down your father’s altar to Baal and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.’”

Gideon wanted to make an impact, but first, he had to remove the idols in his own home.

God wouldn’t allow him to lead others while still holding onto things that didn’t belong in his life. The same applies to us.

…A business built on dishonest dealings won’t stand. 

…A leadership role filled with unchecked pride will collapse. 

…A life that tolerates compromise will never reach its full potential.

Gideon had to deal with what was in his house before he could lead others. God calls every businessman to do the same.

YOUR TEAR-DOWN BLUEPRINT

What in your life or business needs to be torn down?

Is there a mindset, habit, or relationship that is weakening your foundation? Is there a cancerous employee you're overly dependent on, even though you know they don’t belong in the structure God is building?

Tearing down weak structures isn’t easy, but it’s necessary if you want to build something that lasts. God is calling you to be a leader of integrity, strength, and purpose. Before he builds through you, he wants to clear out what’s keeping you weak.

Will you let him?

OUR CHANCE TO BUILD SOMETHING GREAT

Imagine what would happen if more men committed to building their businesses and their lives on solid ground. If they stopped ignoring the things that weaken their leadership and instead focused on creating something that could truly last.

That’s what this journey is about.

But tearing down is just the beginning. Once the weak structures are removed, a strong framework needs to be put in place.

That’s what we’ll cover in Phase 5: Strengthening the Framework. Because without the right structure, the building will never reach its full height.

Are you ready for the next phase? Let’s go.

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