One of our ways of earning a living is through business, from which we earn money to meet the needs of our family. Business does not go the same; sometimes, financial problems lead to a decline in business or even to a complete shutdown. But if we pray to the Lord for our business and dedicate it to the Lord, He will make our business prosperous.
To prosper in business, it is necessary to be a follower of the word of God. In this case, honesty, fairness, and honest behavior are very necessary. One cannot improve in life by cheating or doing wrong to anyone.
For business progress, we will pray to the Lord, and He will guide us on what to do. Moreover, we should get wisdom from God that will help us improve our business. It is written in the Word of God that if someone asks God for wisdom, He will give it to them without delay.
On the other hand, while succeeding in business, we should never forget God. Because it is not possible to manage both God and money equally. Therefore, we should give God the first place in our lives, then He will bless us in all areas.
Let’s look at the Bible scriptures below that discuss ‘Bible verses about business blessings’.
What Does the Bible Say About Prosperity in Business?
“The blessing of the Lord , it maketh rich, he addeth no sorrow with it”
— Proverbs 10:22
“But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day”
— Deuteronomy 8:18
“Commit thy works unto the Lord , thy thoughts shall be established”
— Proverbs 16:3
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, his righteousness; all these things shall be added unto you”
— Matthew 6:33
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus”
— Philippians 4:19
“He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; whatsoever he doeth shall prosper”
— Psalm 1:3
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected end”
— Jeremiah 29:11
“Honour the Lord with thy substance, with the firstfruits of all thine increase”
— Proverbs 3:9
How to Apply Biblical Principles to Your Business
“Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, not unto men”
— Colossians 3:23
“A false balance is abomination to the Lord : but a just weight is his delight”
— Proverbs 11:1
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much”
— Luke 16:10
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, upbraideth not; it shall be given him”
— James 1:5
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law the prophets”
— Matthew 7:12
“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, loving favour rather than silver gold”
— Proverbs 22:1
“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”
— Romans 12:11
“Commit thy way unto the Lord ; trust also in him; he shall bring it to pass”
— Psalm 37:5
Key Scriptures for Seeking God’s Guidance in Business Decisions
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understandingIn all thy ways acknowledge him, he shall direct thy paths”
— Proverbs 3:5-6
“Thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, when ye turn to the left”
— Isaiah 30:21
“I will instruct thee teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye”
— Psalm 32:8
“Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven”
— Matthew 6:10
“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps”
— Proverbs 16:9
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, a light unto my path”
— Psalm 119:105
Biblical Examples of Successful Business People
“Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet wise as thou artThou shalt be over my house, according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou”
— Genesis 41:39-40
“A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul”
— Acts 16:14
“So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches for wisdom”
— 1 Kings 10:23
“She considereth a field, buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard”
— Proverbs 31:16
“It came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading”
— Luke 19:15
“King Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches wisdom”
— 2 Chronicles 9:22
“A letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king’s forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, for the wall of the city, for the house that I shall enter into. the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me”
— Nehemiah 2:8
“The king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, gave it unto Mordecai. Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman”
— Esther 8:2
Balancing Faith and Business: Lessons from Scripture
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, love the other; or else he will hold to the one, despise the other. Ye cannot serve God mammon”
— Matthew 6:24
“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, pierced themselves through with many sorrows”
— 1 Timothy 6:10
“Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him”
— Colossians 3:17
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
— Matthew 16:26
“Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom”
— Proverbs 23:4
“With good will doing service, as to the Lord, not to men”
— Ephesians 6:7
“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right”
— Proverbs 16:8
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity”
— Ecclesiastes 5:10
“He said unto them, Take heed, beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth”
— Luke 12:15