Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

27 Feb 2026

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”  - Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭2‬ ‭

The marketplace is a high-stakes arena. Mistakes, misunderstandings, and even betrayal can lead to financial loss, damaged reputations, and broken partnerships. In such an environment, hurt is almost inevitable. Yet it is precisely here that Christian leaders are called to live differently.

When conflict arises, a Christian leader chooses love over offense. Instead of allowing resentment to take root, he or she seeks understanding, dialogue, and reconciliation. Love reflects the character of Christ, who responded to hurts not with retaliation, but with redemptive grace.

In business, mistakes are unavoidable. Teams fail. Decisions misfire. Expectations are unmet. If bitterness is allowed to grow, it clouds judgment and poisons workplace culture. Forgiveness removes emotional debris so that wisdom can function again. It creates space for restoration, rebuilds trust, and enables teams to move forward with renewed clarity and creativity.

Christian leadership also means bearing one another’s burdens. It means supporting colleagues under pressure, guiding those who stumble, and encouraging those who feel overwhelmed. Rather than isolating failure, we come alongside one another. Such shared responsibility builds trust, deepens integrity, and strengthens both people and performance.

When Christian leaders consistently choose love, forgiveness, and unity, they fulfill the law of Christ. The marketplace becomes more than a platform for transactions—it becomes a platform for testimony. Business becomes ministry. Commerce becomes community.

As Galatians 6:2 teaches, love is not an abstract sentiment. It is shared weight, shared pain, and shared hope. It is faith expressed practically—where belief and business intersect, and where Christ is made visible in everyday work.

"Christians must have strong shoulders and mighty bones" - Martin Luther