Question on business ethics for Christians

[Pressing-On]

O.K., I have a candle business which is clipping along nicely.

I have a scent called Merlot Wine and wanted to verify if the scent was accurate. It smelled a little too much on the cherry side for me, so I contacted a large liquor store near here to verify that. My Amaretto is awesome!

I talked with the owner and by the end of the conversation we, tentatively, set up that I would bring by any candles I poured in the liquor line and they would be tested for accuracy and then we talked about carrying them in her store.

So, as a Christian is this the right thing for me to do or is it "business as usual"?

Be nice. I have sales in my blood. I want to do what's right, but when I'm holding a contract I want to get it signed. It's like an addiction!

[rgcraig]

Can you get drunk by smelling the candles?


If not, then I think selling them in her store would be fine.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Can you get drunk by smelling the candles?


If not, then I think selling them in her store would be fine.

My husband told me to light as many as I could so we could find out.

The flame dances nicely off my mirrors!

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

My husband told me to light as many as I could so we could find out.

The flame dances nicely off my mirrors!

I'll have to order one of the Amaretto ones......I love Amaretto!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

I'll have to order one of the Amaretto ones......I love Amaretto!

I don't drink it anymore, but I sure did remember the smell when I opened the the scent! Very authentic.

My daughter didn't like it, but I told her to leave it alone. It's an exact copy, IMO. Love it! The color comes out red. Very pretty.

My best friend has red leather club chairs in her living room. I took one over right away! She loves red! It is a sweet smell and she is more into citrus right now, so I think she may save it for a later time.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I don't drink it anymore, but I sure did remember the smell when I opened the the scent! Very authentic.

My daughter didn't like it, but I told her to leave it alone. It's an exact copy, IMO. Love it! The color comes out red. Very pretty.

My best friend has red leather club chairs in her living room. I took one over right away! She loves red! It is a sweet smell and she is more into citrus right now, so I think she may save it for a later time.

Oh, I meant the smell too.....well, I do make a good amaretto cheese cake so I have to buy it for that!

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

O.K., I have a candle business which is clipping along nicely.

I have a scent called Merlot Wine and wanted to verify if the scent was accurate. It smelled a little too much on the cherry side for me, so I contacted a large liquor store near here to verify that. My Amaretto is awesome!

I talked with the owner and by the end of the conversation we, tentatively, set up that I would bring by any candles I poured in the liquor line and they would be tested for accuracy and then we talked about carrying them in her store.

So, as a Christian is this the right thing for me to do or is it "business as usual"?

Be nice. I have sales in my blood. I want to do what's right, but when I'm holding a contract I want to get it signed. It's like an addiction!

Just my humble opinion, but if you were selling her wine in your candle shop, I might try to talk you out of it. But it's candles in her store...what's the biggie?!

[Rhoni]

You know...I would think about the appearance of evil...isn't there enough markets to sell your candles than in a liquor store?

Just asking...Rhoni

P.S. Does it have to smell like liquor? What is that about?

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

You know...I would think about the appearance of evil...isn't there enough markets to sell your candles than in a liquor store?

Just asking...Rhoni

P.S. Does it have to smell like liquor? What is that about?

Rhoni,
Thanks for your post. Initially, I ran across the Amaretto and had them throw it in just out of curiosity. It smelled so good that I wanted to try some of the others. I think when you get into the scents you just want to try everything.

I was excited when I talked with her, and I haven't prayed about it, but my husband is thinking it may not be a good idea. For the very reason that this is the name of my business and I think it may not be a good reflection.

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Rhoni,
Thanks for your post. Initially, I ran across the Amaretto and had them throw it in just out of curiosity. It smelled so good that I wanted to try some of the others. I think when you get into the scents you just want to try everything.

I was excited when I talked with her, and I haven't prayed about it, but my husband is thinking it may not be a good idea. For the very reason that this is the name of my business and I think it may not be a good reflection.

Trust your husband...I think he has the right thing in mind. I know that I had a past relative that had a restaurant and there was never allowed any alcoholic beverages or smoking. All ministry ate free. The business was blessed beyond measure.

Compromise never accomplishes anything and the ethics you live by should be the same business principles you sell by!

I know you well enough to know that you will make the right decision...I know you love God!

Blessings, Rhoni