15 Bible Verses about Business
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"Why is it that you have been searching for me?" He replied; "did you not know that it is my duty to be engaged upon my Father's business?"
Do not be indolent when zeal is required. Be thoroughly warm-hearted, the Lord's own servants,
and to vie with one another in eagerness for peace, every one minding his own business and working with his hands, as we ordered you to do:
Come, you who say, "To-day or to-morrow we will go to this or that city, and spend a year there and carry on a successful business,"
and that in this matter there be no encroaching on the rights of a brother Christian and no overreaching him. For the Lord is an avenger in all such cases, as we have already taught you and solemnly warned you.
And he called ten of his servants and gave each of them a pound, instructing them to trade with the money during his absence.
And to the pigeon-dealers He said, "Take these things away. Do not turn my Father's house into a market."
Therefore, brethren, pick out from among yourselves seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them to undertake this duty.
Do not deceive yourselves: "Evil companionships corrupt good morals."
From Thematic Bible
Business » Cares » Engagements
"Again he sent other servants with a message to those who were invited. "'My breakfast is now ready," he said, 'my bullocks and fat cattle are killed, and every preparation is made: come to the wedding.' "They however gave no heed, but went, one to his home in the country, another to his business;
"A man once gave a great dinner," replied Jesus, "to which he invited a large number of guests. At dinner-time he sent his servant to announce to those who had been invited, "'Come, for things are now ready.' "But they all without exception began to excuse themselves. The first told him, "'I have purchased a piece of land, and must of necessity go and look at it. Pray hold me excused.' read more.
"A second pleaded, "'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and am on my way to try them. Pray hold me excused.' "Another said, "'I am just married. It is impossible for me to come.'
Business » Cares » Presumption
"But God said to him, "'Foolish man, this night your life is demanded from you; and these preparations--for whom shall they be?'
And He spoke a parable to them. "A certain rich man's lands," He said, "yielded abundant crops, and he debated within himself, saying, "'What am I to do? for I have no place in which to store my crops.' "And he said to himself, "'This is what I will do: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and in them I will store up all my harvest and my wealth;
Business » Fidelity in » The workmen under hilkiah
Business » Fidelity in » Required of stewards
Business » Cares » Disappointment
Business » Cares » Sleeplessness
Business » Cares » Neglect of duty
Business » Fidelity in » Nehemiah's treasurers
Business » Fidelity in » The workmen under jehoiada
Business » Fidelity in » Of joseph
Business » Fidelity in » of moses
Moreover, Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant in delivering the message given him to speak;
Business » Fidelity in » Of daniel
Business » Cares » A restless life
Diligence » Business
The teacher must do the same in his teaching; and he who exhorts others, in his exhortation. He who gives should be liberal; he who is in authority should be energetic and alert; and he who succours the afflicted should do it cheerfully.
But we long for each of you to continue to manifest the same earnestness, with a view to your enjoying fulness of hope to the very End;
For this reason, brethren, be all the more in earnest to make sure that God has called you and chosen you; for it is certain that so long as you practise these things, you will never stumble.
Virtues » Business » Diligence
The teacher must do the same in his teaching; and he who exhorts others, in his exhortation. He who gives should be liberal; he who is in authority should be energetic and alert; and he who succours the afflicted should do it cheerfully.
But we long for each of you to continue to manifest the same earnestness, with a view to your enjoying fulness of hope to the very End;
For this reason, brethren, be all the more in earnest to make sure that God has called you and chosen you; for it is certain that so long as you practise these things, you will never stumble.
Topics on Business
Business Ethics
2 Peter 3:14Therefore, dear friends, since you have these expectations, earnestly seek to be found in His presence, free from blemish or reproach, in peace.
Business, Attitudes
James 4:13Come, you who say, "To-day or to-morrow we will go to this or that city, and spend a year there and carry on a successful business,"
Business, Examples
Hebrews 3:5Moreover, Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant in delivering the message given him to speak;
Minding Your Own Business
1 Thessalonians 4:11and to vie with one another in eagerness for peace, every one minding his own business and working with his hands, as we ordered you to do:
