Jesus: He Worked with His Hands

 Like his father, Jesus went into the trades. 

However, he could have made it big in public relations. After all, he was a great storyteller. He fused a compelling narrative such as man's indifference to his fellow man with graphic symbolism (The parable of the "Good Samaritan") 

Another commercial path he could have taken was being an influencer. He had magical him-with-you appeal. Intuitively he knew how to build a following. At one time, it was 2.8 billion worldwide.

In addition, he had a provocative interest in justice. A minority, low-income, likeable he probably could have gotten a total free ride to Harvard Law School. There, people would have probably helped him, just as they are said to have helped Barack Obama. 

Although a first-generation lawyer he likely could have made partner at a Paul Weiss, Skadden or Jones Day. You bet, he would have attracted powerful mentors. Then he might have taken that exquisite training and brought it to public interest law. 

But Jesus, until he found his vocation of preaching, remained working with his hands. That reality could help enhance the branding of trades, ranging from auto mechanics to plumbing. 

A man I had coached who owned a successful construction business confided that he always felt less-than. He had never received a college degree. That's what our society had done to those who create the nation's infrastructure. The meme of Jesus The Tradesman could help bring honor to those roles. 

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