Is it possible to be a good Christian and a successful entrepreneur? The Bible encourages believers to exploit their talents, which surely includes the ability to found and run a business. As it says in Ecclesiastes 9:10, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” The most impressive entrepreneurs I’ve known, whether religious or not, don’t really do it for the money. They build businesses to provide the world with their services, to generate jobs and taxes, and to make full use of their God-given abilities. Not unlike those who have faith, entrepreneurs often see their work as a calling.
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The entrepreneurs with a higher calling
is it possible to be a good christian and a successful entrepreneur? the bible encourages believers to exploit their talents, which surely i...
Luke Johnson

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