德成陈博士

DAILY REFLECTION
16 April 2026

“leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” 

Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭24‬ ‭

In my role as Founder of TNI, where faith and business intentionally intersect, my desire is to cultivate an environment where spiritual values genuinely shape the way we work and lead. At the heart of this is a simple but powerful conviction: love and unity are essential expressions of true worship, lived out daily in our attitudes, conversations, and relationships.

Jesus’ teaching in Gospel of Matthew 5:24 brings this truth into clear focus. He teaches that before offering our gift at the altar, we are to first be reconciled with our brother or sister. This reminds us that worship is not only vertical—between us and God—but also deeply horizontal—reflected in how we relate to one another.

In any organization, misunderstandings and unresolved tensions between leaders and team members can quietly erode trust, unity, and effectiveness. Left unattended, these fractures become barriers that no strategy or structure can overcome. Yet this is also where the beauty of kingdom living shines. Matthew 5:24 invites both leaders and teams to pause, reflect, and courageously pursue reconciliation. Leaders are called to lead with humility and honor, recognizing the dignity of every individual, while team members are encouraged to engage with honesty, extend grace, and embrace forgiveness.

When reconciliation takes place, something powerful happens—trust is rebuilt, collaboration becomes authentic, and the workplace is transformed into a space where people can flourish and give their best.

This calls us to gently examine our own hearts:
Are there relationships we have neglected to restore?
Are we drawing near to God while keeping distance from others?

Matthew 5:24 reminds us that our relationship with God is closely intertwined with how we treat people. Reconciliation is not a burden, but an invitation—an opportunity to reflect God’s heart and to build communities marked by peace, unity, and purpose, both in ministry and in the marketplace.

"No man gives anything acceptable to God until he has first given himself in love and sacrifice"