How to Use the Bible in Your Business
Running a business can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are decisions to make, clients to serve, bills to pay, and dreams you want to see grow. In all of it, it’s easy to lean on strategy, hustle, and advice from others but the Bible reminds us that the best wisdom comes from God.
The Bible isn’t just for Sunday mornings or quiet time, it can guide how you run your business day to day. It can shape your decisions, your mindset, and even the way you serve others through your work. Here are some simple ways to invite Scripture into your business life.
Begin with the Word each morning
Before diving into emails or tasks, start your day with the Bible. Even a few verses can set the tone for how you approach your work. Passages like Proverbs 16:3 (“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established”) remind you that your business isn’t something you carry alone.
Practical tip: Keep a Bible or digital Bible app near your workspace. Read a passage, write down one verse, and carry it with you throughout your workday.
Use Scripture to guide decisions
When you’re not sure what to do - whether it’s pricing a product, responding to a client, or choosing what to focus on, pause and ask, “What does God’s Word say about this?”
For example:
When facing tough choices, lean on James 1:5, which promises wisdom to those who ask.
When dealing with money, remember Luke 16:10 about being faithful in small things.
When thinking about growth, reflect on Matthew 6:33: seek first His kingdom.
The Bible doesn’t always give step-by-step business plans, but it gives principles that help you make choices with integrity and peace.
Pray through your tasks
Instead of separating faith and work, invite God into each part of your day. Pray before a meeting, before sending an important email, or when you’re about to make a big decision.
It doesn’t have to be long or fancy, instead a quick, “Lord, give me wisdom and peace” is enough. These small prayers help keep you grounded and remind you that your business is bigger than just you.
Build your values from Scripture
Every business has a “why” and a “how.” The Bible can help you set your foundation. Do you want to treat clients with kindness? Root that in Colossians 3:12. Do you want your business to be known for honesty? Lean on Proverbs 11:1. Do you want to create from a place of service? Reflect on Mark 10:45.
When your values are based on Scripture, your work will naturally reflect God’s heart.
Use the Bible for encouragement on hard days
Business isn’t always smooth. There will be days of doubt, stress, or setbacks. Those are the moments when the Bible can breathe new strength into you. Verses like Isaiah 41:10 (“Fear not, for I am with you…”) or Galatians 6:9 (“Do not grow weary in doing good…”) remind you that God sees your effort and is with you in it.
Consider keeping a little “business encouragement” list of verses on your desk or inside your journal to turn to when you need hope.
Your business isn’t just about what you produce, it’s about who you are becoming along the way. Using the Bible as your guide helps keep your work rooted in God’s wisdom and peace.
You don’t need to figure it all out on your own. Let Scripture be your mentor, your encouragement, and your anchor as you walk this business journey with God by your side.
