Bible Verses about “business practices”

“Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."”

“Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

“If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.”

“Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

“Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."”

“There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him:”

“haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood;”

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”

“a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.”

“a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,”

“Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.”

“Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.”

“But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No.' Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.”

“For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: "If anyone will not work, neither let him eat."”

“And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food,”

“and one of you tells them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled;" and yet you didn't give them the things the body needs, what good is it?”

“Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself.”

“What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him?”

“For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.”

“You see then that by works, a man is justified, and not only by faith.”

“Don't lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his doings,”

“and have put on the new man, who is being renewed in knowledge after the image of his Creator,”

“You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.”

“Yes, a man will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.”

“For whoever keeps the whole law, and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.”

“But do you want to know, vain man, that faith apart from works is dead?”

“My brothers, don't hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality.”

“For if a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, comes into your synagogue, and a poor man in filthy clothing also comes in;”

“haven't you shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?”

“and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness;" and he was called the friend of God.”

“and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing, and say, "Sit here in a good place;" and you tell the poor man, "Stand there," or "Sit by my footstool;"”

“Wasn't Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?”

“You see that faith worked with his works, and by works faith was perfected;”

“But if you show partiality, you commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.”

“Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn't God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?”

“However, if you fulfill the royal law, according to the Scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well.”

“In the same way, wasn't Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way?”

“But you have dishonored the poor man. Don't the rich oppress you, and personally drag you before the courts?”

“Don't they blaspheme the honorable name by which you are called?”

“For judgment is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.”

“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.”

“He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.”

“So speak, and so do, as men who are to be judged by a law of freedom.”

“For he who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not commit murder." Now if you do not commit adultery, but murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.”

“But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day.”

“A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.”

“Don't you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.”

“Prepare your work outside, and get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.”

“"'If you sell anything to your neighbor, or buy from your neighbor, you shall not wrong one another.”