A collection of scriptural verses from the Holy Bible on Work and ethics.

1. Christian Work
Concepts
“Work hard and cheerfully at whatever
you do, as though you were working for
the Lord rather than for people…The
Lord will give you an inheritance as
your reward.” – Colossians 3 : 23 - 24
By
Lt Cmdr (R) John Moi, RMN

2. ON WORK
God created us and gave us dominion over creation on this
world. In the simplest understanding, God created us for
work. Work is meant to honor God and bring us blessings.
“So God created people in his own image; God patterned
them after himself; male and female he created them. God
blessed them and told them, “Multiply and fill the earth and
subdue it.. – Matthew 6 : 32 - 33
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3. GOD: SOURCE OF YOUR MONEY
But prosperity, when given by God, is to
be received with gratitude and humility,
and is to be shared graciously.
“He (the Lord) did it so you would never
think it was your own strength and energy
that made you wealthy. Always remember
that it is your Lord your God who gives
you power to become rich.” –
Deuteronomy 8 : 17 - 18
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SUCCESS IN BUSINESS
God thinks highly of people who are
enterprising and hardworking.
“She goes out to inspect a field and buys
it with her earnings and plants a
vineyard.” – Proverbs 31 : 16

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BUSINESS AS
MINISTRY
Aquila and Priscilla were Christian people
in ministry and in business who used their
successful business to serve God.
“A Jew named Aquila had recently arrived
from Italy with his wife. Paul lived with
them, for they were tentmakers, just as he
was.” – Acts 18 : 2 - 3

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FAIR TO ALL
We should be fair and responsive to customers
and employees and employers.
“Do not cheat or rob anyone. Always pay your
hired workers promptly.“ – Leviticus 19 : 13

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TAXES, DEBTS & OBLIGATIONS
Always be sure to pay all your taxes, debts
and other financial obligations.
“Well then , Jesus said, “give to Caesar
what belongs to him. But everything that
belongs to God must be given to God.” –
Mark 12 : 17

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DEPENDENT ON GOD
Whatever ventures you do,
remember that your Lord and that
you are dependent on him in
everything.
“We will do business there and make
a profit. How do you know what will
happen tomorrow? For your life is
like a morning fog – it is here a little
while, then it is gone.”
– James 4 : 14 - 16

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ATTITUDE IN BUSINESS
Serving God through your business
during the week means that you live and
work in accordance what you profess on
Sundays.
“Listen to this you who rob the poor and
trample the needy! You can’t wait for the
Sabbath day to be over and the religious
festivals to end so you can get back to
cheating the helpless.” – Amos 8 : 4 - 5

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BUSINESS CONDUCT
It is important to be generous in your
business dealings – It is an investment that
will certainly come back to you later.
“All goes well for those who are generous,
who lend freely and conduct their business
fairly.” – Psalm 112 : 5

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NO CORRUPTION IN
BUSINESS
Always conduct your business above board
and in public, with no hidden kickbacks or
shady deals. It is detestable to the Lord.
“Boaz called ten leaders from the town and
called them to be witnesses.” – Ruth 4 : 2

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DISHONESTY &
VIOLENCE
God condemns dishonest and violent
means to become successful in
business because they defile His
Name..
‘There are hired murderers, loan
racketeers and extortionists
everywhere! They never even think of
me and my commands, says the
Sovereign Lord.” – Ezekiel 22 : 12

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INTEGRITY IS
EVERYTHING
Integrity is an essential hallmark of
Christian business people. Anything
less dishonors the Lord and those you
do business with.
“The Lord demands fairness in every
business deal; He sets the standard. “
Proverbs 16 : 11

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EXCELLENCE IN
BUSINESS
Pursue excellence in all your business
dealings. Do it for God’s sake rather
than for man.
“Whatever you do; do well.” –
Ecclesiastes 9 : 10

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SUMMING UP: DOING BUSINESS
THAT HONORS GOD
A wonderful and blessed business
awaits those that conduct their
business fairly and with honesty.
“Look at those who are honest and
good, for a wonderful future lies before
those who love peace.” – Psalm 37 : 37

16. IS WORK TOO HARD?
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