Christian Business Ethics
Biblical Wisdom in Business
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The Bible and Business Ethics When diving into the world of management, being a good supervisor, an awesome leader should be the goal. We all have definitions of a good supervisor; to one it may just mean simply not taking your employees for granted or doing just the bare minimum for them and not associate with them other than on a professional level. We need guidelines to direct us or have some kind of example to follow. We will look at just few examples in the Bible; certain passages have some clear or not so clear positions on managing and interacting with people in such positions. First, as a new hire or if in a new position as a supervisor, you a blank canvas or an already established environment to work with as illustrated in God’s word. Secondly, God created man to manage, be a caretaker of what we’re appointed over and in an orderly fashion. And thirdly, God teaches us how to interact or how we should interact with one another, in a kind and loving manner regardless of our differences or inadequacies. Let’s begin with that, we were created in the likeness of God in, not speaking in appearances but in character and in strengths of abilities. Don’t get it wrong, I’m not suggesting in any way, shape, or form that we are an equal to him because we are not. We are more like the original Mini-Me to God, I am his Mini-Me as imperfect as I am. We are all capable of the same character as his; capable of his same love, compassion, forgiveness, grace and kindness. Of course, as you know, we are a selfish creature and we end up a lot of times going in the direction of our own self-centered path. We all have his abilities of leadership; his guidance is given to us through his word, we MUST acknowledge and adhere to it if we are to succeed. I know I must, or self, can and will get in the way and corrupt any kind of authentic leadership I plan to
Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
XXXX XXXX University
XXXX XX
The Bible and Business Ethics When diving into the world of management, being a good supervisor, an awesome leader should be the goal. We all have definitions of a good supervisor; to one it may just mean simply not taking your employees for granted or doing just the bare minimum for them and not associate with them other than on a professional level. We need guidelines to direct us or have some kind of example to follow. We will look at just few examples in the Bible; certain passages have some clear or not so clear positions on managing and interacting with people in such positions. First, as a new hire or if in a new position as a supervisor, you a blank canvas or an already established environment to work with as illustrated in God’s word. Secondly, God created man to manage, be a caretaker of what we’re appointed over and in an orderly fashion. And thirdly, God teaches us how to interact or how we should interact with one another, in a kind and loving manner regardless of our differences or inadequacies. Let’s begin with that, we were created in the likeness of God in, not speaking in appearances but in character and in strengths of abilities. Don’t get it wrong, I’m not suggesting in any way, shape, or form that we are an equal to him because we are not. We are more like the original Mini-Me to God, I am his Mini-Me as imperfect as I am. We are all capable of the same character as his; capable of his same love, compassion, forgiveness, grace and kindness. Of course, as you know, we are a selfish creature and we end up a lot of times going in the direction of our own self-centered path. We all have his abilities of leadership; his guidance is given to us through his word, we MUST acknowledge and adhere to it if we are to succeed. I know I must, or self, can and will get in the way and corrupt any kind of authentic leadership I plan to