A Question That Reveals More Than You Think
This is a third person article but it's written by me as a bit of an experiment and having fun! Stan
If Jesus were doing His work today, would He ever wear a tie — maybe even a red one?
At first glance, that sounds playful, maybe even silly. But it isn’t. It’s a revealing question — about you, about Jesus, and about how faith and work intersect in the real world.
This article reflects a short episode from *The Jesus Entrepreneur Experience*. It’s light on the surface, serious underneath, and designed to start a conversation that actually matters.
WHY THIS QUESTION MATTERS
When I ask whether Jesus would wear a tie today, I’m not interested in neckwear. I’m interested in how you imagine Jesus.
Your answer reveals how you think about authority, humility, presence, credibility, masculinity, work, and influence. It opens a doorway into a deeper conversation — about life, business, faith, and what it means to follow Jesus in today’s marketplace, not Jerusalem 2,000 years ago.
That’s what we try to do in this series. We ask: What if Jesus showed up now — in Chicago, Phoenix, New York, or Champaign-Urbana? What if He stepped into today’s culture, economy, and media-saturated world?
The real question is not “What would Jesus do?” but “What would Jesus do if He were you?” I’d add another layer: How would Jesus think today? Because how He thinks shapes what He does.
JESUS, THE ENTREPRENEUR
Here’s a thought that makes some people uncomfortable: Jesus was an entrepreneur.
He launched a movement, built an organization, invested deeply in people, told stories, asked questions, and communicated so effectively that His work is still flourishing more than 2,000 years later.
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If you want to learn how to communicate, persuade, sell ideas, and build something that lasts — He’s the master class.
That’s why we focus less on labels and more on Jesus Himself — not an abstraction, but Jesus the man, the leader, the communicator.
WHY A RED TIE?
Yes, I like ties. Yes, even red ones. In some settings, a tie communicates trust and seriousness. In others, it feels distant or outdated.
Context matters. Culture matters. And Jesus understood that better than anyone. He met people where they were — without compromising who He was.
That’s a lesson every entrepreneur and leader needs to learn.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
• Small questions can open big conversations.
• How you picture Jesus shapes how you follow Him.
• Jesus didn’t just teach truth — He communicated it brilliantly.
• Faith and work are meant to work together.
THINGS TO SHARE WITH OTHERS
• Ask the question: Would Jesus wear a tie today?
• Talk about Jesus as a real person, not just a symbol.
• Share the idea that Jesus modeled leadership and entrepreneurship.
THINGS TO TAKE NOTE OF (AND ACT ON)
• Notice how often Jesus Himself is discussed — not just ideas about Him.
• Pay attention to how stories and questions shape influence.
• Experiment with asking better questions in your leadership and business.
A CLOSING WORD
Let this question sit with you. Let it stir your thinking. Maybe even nudge your heart.
If you’re curious about living and working differently — more thoughtfully, more intentionally, more like Jesus actually lived — then this journey is for you.
I’d love to stay connected with you through The Jesus Entrepreneur Experience.
May you have clarity of mind, courage in action, and wisdom in the way you live and lead.
— Stan Hustad
If you'd like to see the video podcast that this article came from here is the link.
