— “True business success is measured not by profit, but by holiness and obedience.”
📖 Summary
Scripture doesn’t judge business by its industry alone,
but by its motive, means, and outcome.
A biblical business serves people and glorifies God;
an unbiblical business exploits people and exalts self.
All work is sacred when it reflects the Creator’s justice, honesty, and love.
1️⃣ Introduction | “Is my business idea biblical?”
The question isn’t simply what you sell,
but why and how you conduct business.
Freedom in vocation does not mean moral neutrality.
Every business must align with God’s righteousness, not human gain.
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | Business Exists for God’s Glory
📘 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) — “Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
📘 Micah 6:8 (ESV) — “Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with your God.”
📘 Proverbs 11:1 (ESV) — “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord.”
📘 1 Timothy 6:10 (ESV) — “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.”
→ God cares not about industry type, but about ethical integrity and divine purpose.
3️⃣ Theological Insights | Business as Holy Stewardship
📜 John MacArthur — Business by the Book
“Christian enterprise prioritizes God’s glory above growth.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — The Holiness of God
“Holiness extends to how we trade, negotiate, and produce.”
📜 John Piper — Don’t Waste Your Life
“Business should make Christ look valuable, not wealth desirable.”
📜 Tim Keller — Every Good Endeavor
“Unbiblical industries destroy creation; godly work restores it.”
📜 Westminster Shorter Catechism Q.1
“Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.”
4️⃣ Biblical vs Unbiblical Business
| Type | Biblical Business | Unbiblical Business |
|---|---|---|
| Motive | God’s glory & human good | Greed & pride |
| Ethics | Justice, honesty, transparency | Deception, exploitation |
| People | Treats workers as image-bearers | Uses people as means |
| Purpose | Builds the kingdom of God | Expands human empire |
| Examples | Education, care, innovation, sustainable trade | Gambling, pornography, addiction, corruption |
5️⃣ Application | Four Questions for Christian Entrepreneurs
1️⃣ Does this glorify God or me?
2️⃣ Does it serve people or use them?
3️⃣ Are my profits earned honestly?
4️⃣ Does this draw me nearer to holiness or greed?
6️⃣ Conclusion |
God doesn’t condemn commerce — He redeems it.
Biblical business is not about how much we gain,
but how faithfully we reflect His character.
“A biblical business doesn’t just make profit;
it makes God visible.” — Revito
Business becomes worship when holiness defines success.
Faith. Work. Renewal. — Revito
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