Moral principles contained in the bible set the highest standards for ethical behavior. The ancient book of Proverbs contains timeless business wisdom. Thus we draw upon the bible for proven and valuable guidance related to business ethics and business management practices.
Scripture quotes from the Holy Bible, New International Version, 1984 edition, by International Bible Society.Employer to Employee Relationship
Be Fair"If I have denied justice to my menservants and maidservants when they had a grievance against me, what will I do when God confronts me? What will I answer when called to account?" Job 31:13-14
Pay Wages Earned
Look! The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. James 5:4, Malachi 3:5, Jeremiah 22:13, Luke 10:7, 1 Timothy 5:18, Matthew 10:10
Pay Wages According to Schedule
" 'Do not hold back the wages of hired men overnight." Leviticus 19:13
Care for Underprivileged Laborers
Do not take advantage of a hired man who is poor and needy, whether he is a brother Israelite or an alien living in one of your towns. Pay him his wages each day before sunset, because he is poor and is counting on it. Otherwise he may cry to the Lord against you, and you will be guilty of sin. Deuteronomy 24:14-15
Choose Employees Wisely
Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any passer-by. Proverbs 26:10
Treat Employees Well
. . Do not rule over them ruthlessly, but fear your God. Leviticus 25:43 (25:39-43), Colossians 4:1
Create an Organizational Culture Based on Trust and Respect
Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure. Proverbs 20:28, 16:12
High Ethical Standards
Don't Steal(Eighth Commandment)
"You shall not steal." Exodus 20:15, Leviticus 19:11
Don't Lie
(Ninth Commandment)
"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor." Exodus 20:16, Leviticus 19:11
Be Honest
The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight. Proverbs 11:1, 12:22, Deuteronomy 25:13-16
Act with Integrity
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. Proverbs 11:3, 10:9
Treat Others with Respect
Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31
Be Industrious
Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. Proverbs 10:4, 6:6, 12:11, 12:24, 14:23
Give an Honest Day's Work
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." 2 Thessalonians 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:11
Excel in the Performance of Your Work
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. Colossians 3:23, Ecclesiastes 9:10
Do the Right Thing
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. Proverbs 3:27
Be of Good Reputation, Above Reproach
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1
Avoid Corrupt Enticements
My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. Proverbs 1:10
Avoid Bribes
A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live. Proverbs 15:27
Avoid Using Inappropriate Language
Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Proverbs 4:24, Eph 4:29
Obey Workplace Regulations and Laws
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. Romans 13:1 (13:1-5)
Timeless Business Wisdom
Rest and be Refreshed; Honor the Sabbath(Fourth Commandment)
Six days do your work, but on the seventh day do not work, so that your ox and your donkey may rest and the slave born in your household, and the alien as well, may be refreshed. Exodus 23:12, 34:21, (Fourth Commandment, Ex 20:8-11), Leviticus 19:30
Diplomacy Works Best
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. Proverbs 25:15
Courtesy Works Best
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1, 15:18
Do First Things First
Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that, build your house. Proverbs 24:27
Seek the Counsel of Advisers (learn from others)
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors they succeed. Proverbs 15:22, 11:14
Listen Before Answering
He who answers before listening - that is his folly and his shame. Proverbs 18:13
Avoid Hasty Ill-considered Commitments
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows. Proverbs 20:25
Choose Associates Wisely
He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20, 22:24-25
Don't Engage in Conversation with Fools
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. Proverbs 26:4, 23:9
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