301 - Hidden Business Codes of the Bible - Part 1

In this series, we're diving into the deep wisdom Scripture gives us for building and running a business. Some would say -- and many have -- that the Bible has very little instruction on what it means to run your business. If you behave in a moral way, and love your employees, you'll basically meet the mandate. But we believe there is much more to uncover. In this episode we explore the reality many entrepreneurs face: a lack of focus. We see the world in opportunity but struggle to focus our goals. And, even more, we struggle to feel that our work is fully aligned with our life as a believer.

Show Notes //

• Virtual Discipleship Groups + Events
• 5Q Assessment: How You're Gifted to Lead Like Jesus
• With Everything by Hillsong
• Reserve your copy of The Hidden Business Codes of the New Testament

Takeaways

• As Christian business people, we can experience disorientation as we navigate the tension between the kingdom of God and the world of business.
• It is important to seek God's instructions and align our business practices with His ways, rather than relying solely on secular business philosophies.
• Integrating faith and business means surrendering every aspect of our work to Jesus and allowing Him to guide our decisions and actions.
• Worshiping God through our work means recognizing that our business is an opportunity to honor and glorify Him.

Keywords

hidden business codes, New Testament, guidelines, leading a business, Bible, disorientation, secular business philosophies, seeking God's instructions, integrating faith and business, worshiping God through work

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Search for Business Guidelines in the Bible

03:01 Disorientation and the Tension Between the Kingdom of God and Business

09:56 The Temptation to Rely on Secular Business Philosophies

14:51 The Importance of Seeking God's Instructions for Business Practices

19:58 Integrating Faith and Business: Surrendering to Jesus

24:56 Worshiping God Through Our Work: Honoring Him in Business

28:07 Conclusion and Preview of Next Episode