Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Business Practices?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Business Practices in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about business practices. This collection of 16 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Business Practices
- 1Leviticus 25:14
“And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of thy neighbour's hand, ye shall not oppress one another:”
KJV - 2Deuteronomy 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.”
KJV - 3Proverbs 6:16
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
KJV - 4Proverbs 10:4
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 11:1
“A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. A false: Heb. Balances of deceit just: Heb. perfect stone”
KJV - 6Proverbs 22:26
“Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.”
KJV - 7Proverbs 22:29
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. mean: Heb. obscure men”
KJV - 8Proverbs 24:27
“Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.”
KJV - 9Matthew 5:37
“But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.”
KJV - 10
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Business Practices? (8 Verses)
“And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of thy neighbour's hand, ye shall not oppress one another:”
“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.”
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”
“A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. A false: Heb. Balances of deceit just: Heb. perfect stone”
“Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.”
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. mean: Heb. obscure men”
“Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Business Practices? (5 Verses)
“But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.”
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
“Lie not one to another , seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;”
“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
“My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Business Practices
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about business practices. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about business practices and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about business practices is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on business practices needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about business practices with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about business practices, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Business Practices?
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