Business for the Glory of God: The Bible's Teaching on the Moral Goodness of Business

by Wayne Grudem

Overview

Grudem postulates that by engaging in business we glorify God because we are emulating God's own creative work. This book is a guide to imitating God during interactions with customers, co-workers, employees, and businesses.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781581345179
Publisher:	Crossway
Publication date:	11/06/2003
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.56(d)

About the Author

Wayne Grudem (PhD, University of Cambridge) is Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He is a member of the Translation Oversight Committee for the English Standard Version of the Bible, the general editor of the ESV Study Bible, and the author of over twenty-five books.

 

Table of Contents

Preface 9

Introduction: A Neglected Way to Glorify God 11

1 Ownership 19

2 Productivity 25

3 Employment 31

4 Commercial Transactions 35

5 Profit 41

6 Money 47

7 Inequality of Possessions 51

8 Competition 61

9 Borrowing and Lending 67

10 Attitudes of Heart 75

11 Effect on World Poverty 79

Notes 85

General Index 89

Scripture Index 93

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"A thoughtful review of the purpose and meaning of business and a fresh way to look at honoring and glorifying God in doing business."
—C. William Pollard, Chairman Emeritus, The ServiceMaster Company

"Helpful, easy-to-understand grounding for business leadership."
—James Fellowes, CEO, Fellowes, Inc.

"What remarkable insight!"
—Stephen Happel, Emeritus Professor of Economics, W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University

"What a great reminder that your business life can be a critical part of how you serve God and impact lives for eternity!"
—Dave Browne, Former CEO, LensCrafters; current CEO, Family Christian Stores