Biblical Perspectives of Work

Christian business

in the Marketplace

Outline

Background

Political / Economy/Religious scenario

Challenges for Christians / churches / missions in this

scenario

Opportunities for Christians in business

How can we create value opinions in the power circles

as the followers of Christ?

The need of the hour

1Chron 12: 32 From the tribe of Issachar, ... All

these men understood the signs of the times

and knew the best course for Israel to take.

Judges 3:31 Shamgar son of Anath, who struck

down six hundred Philistines with an ox goad.

He too saved Israel.

Romans 13:1 Let everyone be subject to the

governing authorities, for there is no authority

except that which God has established. The

authorities that exist have been established by

God.

The opportunities

Mandatory spend of 3% profits on CSR

Public sector and SME

Govt initiatives

Skill India

Make in India

Value Education

Agriculture Mechanization

Living a Daniel’s

Life in a

Nebuchadnezzar’s

world 5 Realities from the life of Daniel – Chapter 1

Realities or Work – lessons from

DanielThere is no secular / spiritual distinction–V1

The rules of the secular world are secular! – V4

Temptations & trials are on a daily basis – V8

God co-operates after you operate - V9

He equips us in all that He has called us for v17

Practical guidelines for daily ssues

Develop rapport & relationship v14

Enlist prayer, & Praise Him v18-20

Be unbiased in your solution v 24

Give Him the Glory v24

Share the rewards with others v 49