308 - Hidden Business Codes - Part 8 - Our Relationship to Neighbors + Authorities

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.

In this episode, David Mills and Amy Alexander discuss the importance of relationships with neighbors and authorities, the significance of conduct in business, and how to live attractively well in a countercultural environment. The conversation also touches on the role of authority, civil disobedience, and the need to balance faith with politics in the business world. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of embodying the values of the Kingdom of God in business practices.

Show Notes

• References to the Household Codes:
  • 1 Peter 2:13–3:7
  • Ephesians 5:22–6:9
  • 1 Timothy 2:1ff., 8ff.; 3:1ff., 8ff.; 5:17ff.; 6:1f.
• Reserve your copy of The Hidden Business Codes of the New Testament
• Ceri and Simon Harris - [email protected]
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• Garden City by John Mark Comer

Takeaways

• The hidden business codes of the New Testament are intertwined with household codes.
• Conduct in business can reflect God's reality to others.
• Living attractively good is essential for Christian business owners.
• We must navigate counterculture while maintaining integrity in business.
• Honoring authorities is a normal operation for Christians.
• Beauty in business can inspire and uplift communities.
• Civil disobedience may be necessary when authorities overstep their bounds.
• Faith and politics should be separated in our business practices.
• The family structure is crucial in shaping business relationships.
• Our actions in business should reflect our calling as Christians.

Keywords

Brand Disciples, Hidden Business Codes, New Testament, Christian Business, Neighbors, Authorities, Conduct, Counterculture, Civil Disobedience, Faith and Politics