Bible Verses About Business Practices

“Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.”

“Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.”

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

“For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

“But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.”

“Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices, and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.”

“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.”

“Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.”

“Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.”

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

“Do not be one who gives pledges, who puts up security for debts.”

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”

“You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. You must not withhold until morning the wages due a hired hand.”

“Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.”

“What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?”

“Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.”

“You must not steal. You must not lie or deceive one another.”

“For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.”

“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.”

“Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message. You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me! Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me? Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

“As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.”