13 Bible Verses and Biblical Wisdom for Christian Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
1) It is God who gave you the power to create wealth
Deuteronomy 8:18
But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
2) Plan and prepare before you start a project
Proverbs 24:27
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field, and afterwards build your house.
3) Be diligent and work for God's glory
Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
4) Give just wages
Colossians 4:1
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
5) Do not oppress others
Leviticus 25:14
And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of thy neighbour's hand, ye shall not oppress one another:
6) Don't cheat
Proverbs 11:1
A false balance is an abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
7) Money is not evil, but be careful that you don't love money and make it an idol.
1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
8) Show love to clients, employees, partners, etc.
Romans 13:8
Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
9) Save a portion for the future
Proverbs 21:20
There are treasures to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spendeth it up.
10) Honor God with the money you make. Offer him your best, with a willing heart
Proverbs 3:9
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all your increase:
11) Lend and give to the poor and needy in the name of Jesus
Psalms 37:21
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous shows mercy, and giveth.
12) God's blessings and favour often follow obedience to God's Word
Proverbs 12:2
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
13) Don't give surety for others' debts, unless you are willing to pay them off if they don't.
Proverbs 22:26
Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.
All scriptures are quoted from KJV version unless specified otherwise.
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