What does the Bible say about managing your business?
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The Bible teaches that business should be managed as a stewardship under God, marked by honesty, diligence, generosity, justice, and freedom from enslaving debt. Since the earth and all its resources belong to the Lord, believers use their abilities and possessions for His glory and their neighbors' good (Psalm 24:1; Deuteronomy 8:18). Proverbs 3:9-10 calls us to honor God with our wealth, while Proverbs 22:7 and Romans 13:8 warn against burdensome indebtedness. Employers must treat workers fairly, remembering that they too answer to Christ (Colossians 4:1; Ephesians 6:5-9). Wise management gives generously, pays what is owed, and trusts God rather than profit as its ultimate security (2 Corinthians 9:6; Psalm 37:21).
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- Proverbs 3:9-10
[9] Honor Yahweh with your substance, With the first fruits of all your increase: [10] So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.
- Proverbs 22:7
The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
- Colossians 4:1
Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
- Ephesians 6:5-9
[5] Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as to Christ; [6] not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; [7] with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men; [8] knowing that whatever good thing each one does, he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is bound or free. [9] You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6
Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
- Psalms 37:21
The wicked borrow, and don't pay back, But the righteous give generously.
- Proverbs 3:9
Honor Yahweh with your substance, With the first fruits of all your increase:
- Romans 13:8
Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
- Deuteronomy 8:18
But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day.
- Psalms 24:1
> The earth is Yahweh's, with its fullness; The world, and those who dwell therein.
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