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God is first, even outside Keller Williams!!

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Real Estate Agent with Realty World Wichita
 Normally, I wouldn't write about my Christianity in a forum like this, but I feel compelled after 2 very gross, nasty statements about Greensburg Kansas, Jerry Falwell, and someone's misguided Christianity hate beliefs on one of my blogs. 

I once had a broker, jealous of KW's recruiting success, who said - "God first?  Who are they kidding.  We all know better than that".  I chose not to comment (you had to be there).  I'm somewhat jealous of KW's success, I wish I was doing better.  I know people in KW, and from their actions, I know God isn't first in their business lives.  I know others who do put God first.

I'm currently reading a book, "The Unshakable Kingdom, and the Unchanging Person" by E. Stanley Jones.  He quotes a Hindu Chairman who said "If what he has just said isn't true, it doesn't matter, but if it is true, then nothing else matters".  Dr. Jones had just addressed a crowd about The Kingdom and Jesus.  He writes much in this book about how are world, bodies, thinking are all designed by God and work best when we stay in The Kingdom.  When we violate the rules of God (insert Nature, Gravity, worship, dishonesty, or any other term you like), then our world doesn't work well.  We get ulcers, we fall from high places, we worship money and have misery and less money, we're dishonest and lose friends and loved ones.

I write this because I believe the Sermon on the Mount tells us how to live in the Kingdom.  It tells us how to be friends, spouses, Realtors, humans.  It tells us how to live without ulcers, and to treat all humans.

An I say, even if your not a Christian (and therefore it would mean everything), treat others with the Values from the Sermon on the mount, and we wouldn't need a code of ethics.  We wouldn't condemn others for their ways of thinking.  We would accept the Poor and the Sick as being worthy of our attention, because they are worthy of God.

Dr. Jones talked to scientists, they said when the human body is angry or tense, hormones change, we get sick, pituitary glands do things.  We're fighting The Kingdom, so we get ill.  I could go on and on.  Whatever your higher power, your religion, your study.  You can make Heaven on Earth.  Living honestly, peacefully, happy, and free - And still be a Realtor serving your client.  When you've done that, your on the way to putting God first.

Comments (7)

John Evarts
Classic Property Management of Santa Clarita - Santa Clarita, CA
Very good stuff, of course, I am preaching to the choir.
May 22, 2007 05:30 AM
Toby Riley
American Home Mortgage - Ann Arbor, MI

AMEN to that Greg!  I feel if our industries - (Real Estate & Mortgage) did put God or whatever higher power they believe in (I am NOT talking about he money God) first, things would go so much easier and everyone COULD be happier.  I try to live my life like every day is my last on earth.  Even though I believe this, I still fail every day.  So maybe instead of asking "how can I make this sale happen" we could say, "if I died today and God asked me about my last transaction (knowing I couldn't lie my way out of this one) could I say I did what I thought was right for my client or me?"

Keep the faith Greg.

Toby

May 22, 2007 05:36 AM
Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker
Unfortunately, we live and work within a culture that, for the most part, does not subscribe to any concept of accountability to or a belief in God, or even absolutes (what constitutes right from wrong) that govern our actions. It all starts with us (those who truly do strive to put God first) setting a consistent example of what that looks like in everyday practical experience.
May 22, 2007 05:38 AM
Greg Fox
Realty World Wichita - Wichita, KS
Techy Broker in Wichita Kansas
Richard, I would counter that Everyone on this planet is born with instinct about Kingdom living.  People may ignore it, people may get rich, they may seem to be happy.  But at what price?  We know what is right and wrong, and when we do wrong and get away with it, we still suffer (on the inside anyway).  Peace and harmony in ones self is a great gift, and a slice of Heaven now.
May 22, 2007 05:43 AM
Edith Wharton
Cottage and Loft Realty - Midlothian, VA
Realtor - Chesterfield VA

Where do they think "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" (golden rule) originated from? Here's a hint: it didn't start in the Code of Ethics.

This was a wonderful post!

May 22, 2007 06:09 AM
Cathy Beam
Exit Real Estate Gallery - Orange Park, FL
I'm a newbie to this site, and your blog was the first I read!  Thanks for being bold  The $ we make on earth wont mean a thing when we bow on bended knee, but we WILL be accountable for how we treat others.
May 22, 2007 04:07 PM
Tracy Nicole Hamilton
Elk Grove, CA
Realtor - Elk Grove CA, Sacramento, CA

Greg,

Amen, Amen and Amen!  Be bold about Kingdom business!  Your efforts will be greatly rewarded!  God Bless!

Aug 15, 2007 11:15 AM