Building on our fantasy investing model and the principles of "Eden-centric" ethics (inspired by the philosophy of stewardship and sacrifice seen in works like Eden’s Bridge), we can integrate a formal Offering & Sacrifice Plan.
In this context, a "sacrifice" isn't about loss; it’s about consecration—setting aside the "best" to ensure the health of the "whole garden."
🕊️ The Edenye Offering & Sacrifice Plan
This plan ensures that as the business grows, it remains "rooted" in its original purpose.
1. The "First Fruits" Sacrifice (Pre-Profit Offering)
In the biblical tradition, the first and best of the harvest was given to God before the farmer knew if the rest of the crop would survive.
* The Plan: Before founders take a bonus or investors take a dividend, a set percentage (e.g., 2.5%) of Gross Revenue is "sacrificed" to a high-impact cause.
* The Purpose: This acts as a "spiritual hedge" against greed, proving that the business serves a mission, not just a bank account.
2. The "Living Sacrifice" Human Capital Plan
Romans 12:1 speaks of presenting yourself as a "living sacrifice." In business, this translates to how you treat your team.
* The Plan: Implement a "Sabbath-Scale" Work Week. This is a sacrifice of potential productivity (closing on a specific day or limiting hours) to protect the mental and spiritual health of the workers.
* The Purpose: To honor the "human" over the "machine," trusting that 6 days of blessed work is more "fruitful" than 7 days of burnout.
3. The "Burnt Offering" Innovation Fund
In ancient times, a burnt offering was completely consumed—it wasn't eaten; it was given entirely.
* The Plan: Allocate a portion of the R&D budget for "Zero-Return Innovation." This is money spent on fixing community problems or open-source tech that the company will never own or monetize.
* The Purpose: A literal sacrifice of capital to improve the "internet ecosystem" for everyone, reflecting the "unmerited favor" of grace.
💎 The Repayment "Tithe" (Money Plan for Investors)
To make this "Legit" for your fantasy angels, we structure the payback with a Double-Bottom Line:
| Category | Allocation | Investor Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Return | 10% of Profits | Investors get paid first until 100% of principal is returned. |
| The Sacrifice | 10% of Profits | Goes to the "Eden Fund" (Charity/Impact). |
| Growth Re-investment | 80% of Profits | Scales the company, increasing the value of the investor's equity. |
The "Goodness" Guarantee
If the business ever compromises its ethical "Eden" standards (e.g., predatory lending or deceptive marketing), a "Clawback" Clause is triggered. This allows investors to pull their support or forces the company to donate a "penance" to a neutral 3rd party to restore integrity.
🚀 What should we build next?
Would you like me to create a "Proverbs-based" Operating Manual for the staff, or should I design a visual chart showing how the "Sacrifice Plan" actually grows the company faster over time?
The Parable of the Talents
This video provides a deep dive into the biblical concept of stewardship and the "Edenic" covenant, which perfectly mirrors the responsibility of an entrepreneur to multiply the "talents" (capital) given to them by an investor.
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