If you want a successful business, leading it in a Christian way would bring great results. Want to see how to do this?
It would help if you started with having your priorities in order. There is no better place to get the needed information than God himself. This means digging into His word for all the answers.
Always remember that the way you run your business will display your character. Furthermore, the kind of believer you are will also show.
The Bible has much to say about Christian business leadership that pleases God. I will share with you today how to carry this out with the help of The Holy Spirit.
What it Means to Be A Christian Business Leader
For example, the Bible has many leadership verses in Paul’s epistles. There, you will find directions on the Christian traits of leaders. These can also cater to business people.
Here are 12 excellent rules to follow as a leader in any establishment.
1. Do not be lazy
2. Christian business leaders must be willing to work hard
3. Lead as God would want you to by honoring Him
4. Remember your business belongs to God
5. Offer excellent service
6. Remember you can do all things through Christ
7. Be kind to your employees
8. Make prayer part of your leadership
9. Have God’s plans for the future of your business
10. Make sure God helps you to choose your workers
11. Have Christ as your foundation
12. Don’t let your money become Your God
Bible passages about Christian Leadership in Business
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
As a leader, you must always let your workers know that it is God alone who gives you the help to lead them well. Saying this and displaying it will cause them to follow in your steps.
Galatians 6:9
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
There will always be times when bad situations arise in any establishment. It is at these times you must react with goodness. The assurance shown in this verse is that you will reap nothing but good with this type of behavior.
Psalm 78:72
So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.
God always led Israel with integrity despite their rebellious ways. You should also guide difficult workers like this. This will show them you have a heart like God.
Philippians 2:3
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
Leading others like Christ is never easy because of our flesh. Doing things unto Him makes it easier. It prevents us from thinking only of ourselves. Instead, we will put our employees first.
1 Timothy 3:2
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach.
This verse tells us how a bishop should lead. As bosses, these same traits are excellent ways to guide our workers.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of conduct.
There are times when as a leader you will also have to follow others in authority.
Philippians 2:4
Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
Do not think only about what you want. Always put yourself in the place of your workers when making decisions.
Exodus 18:21
Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
Before giving positions in your establishment these characteristics are excellent to follow.
1 Timothy 4:12
1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Age does not matter when it comes to great Christian leadership in business. Always be an example to follow.
Romans 12:8
he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
When you are devoted to your workers they will see it. They will then give back the good work you want displayed in your business.
What Does Proverbs Say About Leadership?
Let us now take a look at the book on wisdom. God promises that if we lack wisdom we can ask for it and He will give it to us in James 1:5-6
Having wisdom is a must when running your business..
These verses in proverbs can help you with leadership skills by doing it God’s way.
Do you see a man who excels in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before unknown men.
Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
Be diligent to know the state of your flocks,
And attend to your herds;
Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
That you may be wise in your latter days.
He who walks with integrity walks securely,
But he who perverts his ways will become known.
A king who sits on the throne of judgment
Scatters all evil with his eyes.
A wise king sifts out the wicked,
And brings the threshing wheel over them.
Mercy and truth preserve the king,
And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.
The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord,
Like the rivers of water;
He turns it wherever He wishes.
As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.
If a ruler pays attention to lies,
All his servants become wicked.
Jesus Leadership Verses
Jesus was an excellent and perfect leader. We often see him teaching his followers how to live well.
There was no better leader than HIm as he led his disciples while on earth. We see that he even had an accountant. Judas was that person. He did not do a great job. Jesus knew his heart, yet gave him that position.
When dealing with His disciples He always taught them the ways of His Father. He wanted to ensure they were well prepared for whatever came their way when He left.
He is the model leader to follow as a business owner.
Three things Jesus teaches us about leadership
- Choose those you will lead according to God’s will
- Ask God to help you in every area of your leadership
- Have a forgiving heart because those you lead will fall at some time.
Luke 6:31
Matthew 20:26
John 13:13
Matthew 7:12
Matthew 23:11
Mark 10:45
Mark 10:44
I have given you 30 Bible verses that can help you to be an excellent Christian leader in business. If you want to learn them over a monthly period this will make it easy for you. Why not try learning one verse daily?
Do whatever works for you. You now have these great verses to keep you busy being the best leader and also pleasing your Heavenly Father who loves you very much.
