— “Business exists not to build empires, but to build the Kingdom of God.”
📖 Summary
The Bible doesn’t condemn profit — it defines its purpose.
Wealth is not evil, but its ownership belongs to God.
Christian entrepreneurs are stewards, not masters;
profit is a tool for mission, not a measure of success.
The true question is not “How much do I make?” but “Whom do I serve through it?”
1️⃣ Introduction | “Is it wrong to make profit?”
Profit isn’t sin — idolatry is.
God calls entrepreneurs to generate wealth
that advances justice, blesses people, and honors Him.
Every business decision must start with the question:
“Does this glorify God or glorify me?”
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | Profit Exists for God’s Glory
📘 Colossians 3:23–24 (ESV) — “Whatever you do, do it for the Lord.”
📘 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) — “Do all to the glory of God.”
📘 Deuteronomy 8:18 (ESV) — “It is He who gives you power to get wealth.”
📘 Proverbs 3:9 (ESV) — “Honor the Lord with your wealth.”
→ Wealth is entrusted, not owned; it must serve divine purposes.
3️⃣ Theological Insights | Entrepreneurship as Holy Stewardship
📜 John MacArthur — Business by the Book
“Christian business seeks God’s glory before growth.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — The Holiness of God
“Holiness governs not only worship but economic choices.”
📜 John Piper — Don’t Waste Your Life
“Money is not to be hoarded but to be turned into love.”
📜 Tim Keller — Every Good Endeavor
“Business restores creation’s order when it serves justice and flourishing.”
📜 Westminster Larger Catechism Q.141
“We are bound to manage every vocation faithfully for God’s glory.”
4️⃣ Misconceptions vs Biblical Correction
| Misconception | Problem | Biblical Correction |
|---|---|---|
| “Profit is the goal.” | Materialism | Profit is a means for God’s glory. |
| “I earned it; it’s mine.” | Ownership pride | All wealth belongs to God (Deut 8:18). |
| “I’ll give when I can afford it.” | Conditional faith | God desires firstfruits, not leftovers (Prov 3:9). |
| “Success equals blessing.” | Prosperity error | True blessing is God’s presence, not wealth. |
5️⃣ Application | Four Principles for Godly Profit Management
1️⃣ Purpose — Why you earn → To advance God’s kingdom.
2️⃣ Integrity — How you earn → Through honesty and justice.
3️⃣ Generosity — How you give → As a channel of mercy and mission.
4️⃣ Stewardship — Whose it is → It all belongs to God.
💸 Suggested Biblical Allocation
| Category | Portion (Guideline) | Biblical Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Tithes & Offering | 10–20% | Proverbs 3:9, Malachi 3:10 |
| Fair Wages & Welfare | 30–40% | Leviticus 19:13, James 5:4 |
| Reinvestment & Growth | 20–30% | Proverbs 21:5 |
| Charity & Mission | 10–20% | 2 Corinthians 9:7–8 |
📌 These are not legalistic percentages,
but spiritual priorities reflecting kingdom stewardship.
6️⃣ Conclusion |
Christian entrepreneurship is not about owning more,
but serving better.
The goal is not financial freedom but faithful obedience.
“Making money is ability; using it for God is holiness.” — Revito
When profit becomes worship, business becomes ministry.
Faith. Work. Renewal. — Revito
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