Biblical Traits with References
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The document outlines biblical traits that can be applied to both people and businesses. For people, it lists traits such as integrity, loyalty, trust, commitment, orderliness, hope, humility, service, respect, justice, grace, forgiveness, consideration, accountability, interdependence, and love. For businesses, it suggests applying traits like service, excellence, diligence, value, and quality. The overall message is that biblical principles can provide guidance for both individual conduct and business operations.
Biblical Traits with References
- 1. Biblical Traits for People and Businesses Source: Eldred, K. (2010). The Integrated Life: Experience the Powerful Advantage of Integrating Your Faith and Work. Montrose, CO: Manna., Appendix B 1. Biblical Traits for People a. Integrity/honesty/truthfulness. i. Deuteronomy 25:15-16 You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. For the LORD your God detests anyone who does these things, anyone who deals dishonestly. ii. Leviticus 19:11 "'Do not steal. "'Do not lie. "'Do not deceive one another. b. Loyalty/faithfulness. i. Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished. ii. 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war." c. Trust. i. John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. ii. Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: d. Commitment. i. 1 Kings 8:61 But your hearts must be fully committed to the LORD our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time." e. Order/cleanliness. i. 1 Corinthians 14:40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way. 1
- 2. Biblical Traits for People and Businesses Source: Eldred, K. (2010). The Integrated Life: Experience the Powerful Advantage of Integrating Your Faith and Work. Montrose, CO: Manna., Appendix B f. Hope. i. Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ii. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. g. Humility. i. Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. . h. Service. i. Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature rather, serve one another in love. ii. Ephesians 6:7-8 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. i. Respect/dignity: i. 1 Peter 2:17 Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. ii. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. j. Justice/fairness. i. Proverbs 2:9 Then you will understand what is right and just and fair-- every good path. 2
- 3. Biblical Traits for People and Businesses Source: Eldred, K. (2010). The Integrated Life: Experience the Powerful Advantage of Integrating Your Faith and Work. Montrose, CO: Manna., Appendix B k. Grace/compassion; 1 Peter 4:10. i. James 5:11 As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. ii. 1 Peter 4:10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. l. Forgiveness. i. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. m. Consideration. i. Titus 3:1-2 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. n. Trust. i. Exodus 18:21 But select capable men from all the people--men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain--and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. o. Accountability. i. Galatians 6:2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. ii. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. 3
- 4. Biblical Traits for People and Businesses Source: Eldred, K. (2010). The Integrated Life: Experience the Powerful Advantage of Integrating Your Faith and Work. Montrose, CO: Manna., Appendix B p. Interdependence. i. Romans 12: 4-5Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. q. Love. i. John 15:12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. ii. 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 2. Biblical Traits for Business. a. Service i. Ephesians 6:7-8 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. b. Excellence i. Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, ii. Luke 19:17 "'Well done, my good servant!' his master replied. 'Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.' c. Diligence. i. Proverbs 10:4 Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. d. Value. i. Matthew 5:41 If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 4
- 5. Biblical Traits for People and Businesses Source: Eldred, K. (2010). The Integrated Life: Experience the Powerful Advantage of Integrating Your Faith and Work. Montrose, CO: Manna., Appendix B e. Quality. i. 1 Corinthians 3:13 his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. 5