1O Biblical Principles for Business

n“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine

and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

M at t h e w 7 : 2 4

1 It’s all God’s. From the business plan to the bank account.

n“The earth is the Lord’s, and

everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.

For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on

the ocean depths.”P s a L M s 2 4 : 1 - 2

2 Be accountable. To God, others, church, and government.

n“everyone must submit to

governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in

positions of authority have been placed there by God.”

R o M a n s 1 3 : 1

3 Serve. Leaders serve and servants become leaders.

n“Jesus called a little child to him and put the child

among them. Then he said, ‘I tell you the truth, unless

you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the

Kingdom of heaven. so anyone who becomes as

humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom

of heaven.”M at t h e w 1 8 : 2 - 4

4 Practice good stewardship. Be responsible, generous, and fair.

n“‘well done!’ the king exclaimed. ‘You are a good servant. You have

been faithful with the little I entrusted to you...”

LU K e 1 9 : 1 7

5 No debt. Put God first in your finances.

n“Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower

is servant to the lender.”P R ov e R b s 2 2 : 7

6 Make a plan. God will direct you.

n“but don’t begin until you count the cost.

For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if

there is enough money to finish it?”LU K e 1 4 : 2 8

7 Work with a mission. God’s purpose is higher than profits.

n“and it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and

the good health to enjoy it. to enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God.”

ecc L e s I a st e s 5 : 2 0

8 Beyond excellence. God has a standard of excellence.

n“work willingly at whatever you do,

as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.”

co L o s s I a n s 3 : 2 3

9 Pay it back. Make restitution whenever necessary.

n“For all that is secret will eventually be brought

into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all.”

LU K e 8 : 1 7

1O Unquestionable ethics. Do business with the highest ethical standards.

n“Let your good deeds shine out for all to see,

so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”M at t h e w 5 : 1 6

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1O Biblical Principles for Business:

A Bible Study for Workplace, Business and Ministry Leaders

published by Integrity Resource Center

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10 BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES for BUSINESS

1 God owns it all.

God has a plan for your business.

2 God wants you accountable to others.

3 God makes servants out of leaders and leaders out of servants.

4 God wants you to be a good steward.

Giving to others is part of His plan.

5 God wants you out of debt. You can only have one master.

6 God wants you to plan.

God reveals your heart and His will when you do.

7 God has a mission higher than pro� ts for your business.

8 God has a standard for excellence

What is His standard for you?

9 God wants you to make restitution.

10 God has called your business to an ethical standard

higher than the market.