Bible Handbook

Business Principles

“Every business transaction is to be fragrant with the presence of God.” “Religion and business are not two separate things; they are one.” BHB 129.8

• Romans 12:17. Be honest in the sight of all men. The Desire of Ages, 73; Testimonies for the Church 7:248. BHB 129.9

• Hebrews 13:18. Be willing in all things to live honestly. Testimonies for the Church 4:285. BHB 129.10

• Romans 12:11. Not slothful in business. Testimonies for the Church 5:178. BHB 129.11

• Proverbs 22:29. Diligence in business wins respect. BHB 129.12

• 1 Thessalonians 4:11. Studyto do your own business. BHB 129.13

• Leviticus 19:36. Have just measurers and weights. BHB 129.14

• Proverbs 22:22. Never rob nor oppress poor. Testimonies for the Church 5:350. BHB 129.15

• Exodus 22:22, 23. Never afflict widows or orphans. Testimonies for the Church 4:494, 495. BHB 130.1

• Exodus 22:21. Neither vex nor oppress a stranger. Testimonies for the Church 6:274. BHB 130.2

• Leviticus 19:13. Pay hired help at the close of each day. BHB 130.3

• Leviticus 19:11. Never steal nor deal falsely. The Desire of Ages, 556. BHB 130.4

• Malachi 3:5. God will punish those who do not regard the above principles. Testimonies for the Church 4:309, 310. BHB 130.5

• Jeremiah 17:11. Ill-gotten riches do not profit. Testimonies for the Church 4:540. BHB 130.6

• James 5:1-6. Such riches are corrupted. BHB 130.7

• Isaiah 2:17-20; Revelation 6:15; Proverbs 11:4. Riches profit not in the day of wrath. BHB 130.8

• Luke 12:20, 21. It is foolish to lay up treasure and not be rich toward God. BHB 130.9

• Malachi 3:8. Some men rob God. Testimonies for the Church 3:394. BHB 130.10

• Malachi 3:9. Those who rob God are cursed. Testimonies for the Church 3:269. BHB 130.11