God has never been against wealth, but He has always warned against the way men pursue it. From the patriarchs of the Old Testament to the teachings of Christ and the apostles, Scripture reveals that business and wealth are meant to serve a higher purpose—not personal ambition, but divine provision, stewardship, and discipleship. God placed Adam in the garden to work and tend it (Genesis 2:15), establishing work as an ordained function of man. In Israel, business was regulated by divine justice, where fair trade, honest dealings, and ethical conduct were upheld (Leviticus 19:35-36). Wealth was intended to serve communities, uphold righteousness, and provide for families, as seen in Boaz’s honourable provision for Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 2-4). When God blessed Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob with prosperity, it was never solely for their gain—it was so they could establish His covenant on earth (Genesis 12:2-3). Provision is not merely about accumulation but about sustaining what God entrusts to us—our families, the poor, and the work of the Kingdom.

The Book of Proverbs makes one truth clear: wealth gained deceitfully, greedily, or without regard for justice leads to ruin (Proverbs 22:16). “The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it” (Proverbs 10:22). Business must be built on honesty, for “He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house” (Proverbs 15:27), but those who fear the Lord and act with integrity will see lasting provision. Jesus spoke of stewardship as an act of faithfulness. In the parable of the talents, He affirmed that wealth must be multiplied responsibly but always in obedience to God’s will (Matthew 25:14-30). However, He also warned, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36). Business success is not measured by wealth alone, but by the way it aligns with God’s purposes. The rich fool stored up treasure but neglected the things of God—his wealth became worthless when his life was demanded of him (Luke 12:16-21). Jesus reminds us that business should reflect obedience, generosity, and love for others, ensuring wealth is not an end in itself but a means to serve God and His people.

Paul, though deeply spiritual, valued hard work. He made tents to sustain his ministry (Acts 18:3) and urged believers to labour diligently, teaching “If any would not work, neither should he eat” (2 Thessalonians 3:10). Business must provide, but it must also disciple. Employers should treat workers justly, ensuring fair wages and upright leadership (Colossians 4:1). Paul also reminds us that stewardship matters: “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2). God entrusts wealth to men not for self-exaltation but for kingdom-building—giving, serving, and ensuring their families walk in righteousness. A Christian man does business not just for profit, but for purpose. He builds, he provides, he leads—and most importantly, he honours God in all his dealings.