Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

3 Feb 2026

"And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ." (Philippians 1:9-10) 

The Christian life often requires discerning not merely between right and wrong, but between what is good and what is best. In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, Christian leaders in the marketplace face decisions that shape not only financial outcomes, but also the lives of employees, customers, and the wider community. As these leaders grow in their relationship with Christ, their love becomes wiser, more grounded, and increasingly guided by the truth—resulting in deeper spiritual discernment.

This discernment enables them to evaluate choices with clarity and conviction, weighing profitability alongside ethical responsibility, long-term impact, and faithfulness to God-given values. Rather than being driven solely by pressure or expediency, they are equipped to choose paths that honor both stewardship and integrity. Such wisdom guards the heart, strengthens leadership credibility, and builds organizations that endure.

By cultivating a love that is inseparable from wisdom and discernment, marketplace leaders are empowered to make decisions that are not only effective, but also pure—decisions that reflect Christlike character, inspire trust, and withstand the test of time.

Philippians 1:9–10 reminds us that spiritual maturity is not measured merely by activity or knowledge, but by a love continually deepened by truth, sharpened by discernment, and directed toward honoring Christ in all we do. It calls believers to a mature faith—one that loves wisely, chooses well, and lives with eternal purpose for the glory of God.

“God never gives us discernment in order that we may criticize, but that we may intercede."— Oswald Chambers