Hey, welcome to our broadcast today, and thank you again for joining us on Business, Money, and Christianity. We’re a financial podcast from a Christian faith perspective, and today I want to talk to you about a financial hustle. I guess that’s a term I can use—but really, it’s about using biblical wisdom for business success.
Everything we do is grounded in the Bible and in faith. Even when we’re not directly quoting Scripture, everything is based on biblical principles. Today I want to dive into three powerful and timeless principles straight from the Bible on how to build real, lasting success in business.
These aren’t quick hacks. A lot of people today are looking for shortcuts—how to make a bunch of money fast. If you bought silver a few years ago, even just last year, you saw about a 146% increase, and we’ve seen more movement again just this January. But what I’m talking about today is foundational—principles from Scripture that have guided entrepreneurs, leaders, and workers for centuries.
Whether you’re running a startup, climbing the corporate ladder, or scaling a side hustle, these truths can help you.
Point number one: diligence and hard work lead to abundance.
I’ve talked about this before. I enjoy trading stocks and options. I used to jump in and out, always trading, always trying to make something—something looked good, I’d jump on it. Sometimes I’d be up pretty well, and other times I’d be down quite a bit.
What I learned is that boring is more profitable.
The Bible doesn’t sugarcoat this. Proverbs tells us that lazy hands make a person poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. One of the clearest verses is Proverbs 21:5: “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.”
Slow and boring. Planned. Methodical. Managing risk. Protecting your downside while exercising your upside. Playing the long game—that’s where the money is.
Think about diligence in business terms. It’s not just showing up; it’s consistent, focused effort day after day after day. It’s planning your work, executing with care, following through on commitments, and refusing to cut corners—even when no one’s watching.
Here in the United States, there’s a very popular hamburger franchise called Wendy’s. Most hamburger patties are round, but Wendy’s patties are square. Dave Thomas, the founder, said his grandmother always told him, “Never cut corners.” So he made his burgers square instead of round—because he didn’t want to cut the corners.
We don’t want to chase get-rich-quick schemes. We don’t want to skip due diligence on deals. We don’t want to rush without testing. Those things usually lead to costly mistakes and setbacks.
Another gem is Proverbs 13:4: “The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.” If you want a thriving revenue system, loyal clients, and a growing team, it comes from steady, persistent action.
The Proverbs 31 woman is a classic example. She rises early, manages her household, manages her business ventures wisely, and her efforts produce profit and respect.
In practice, set daily disciplines. Track your progress. Work heartily, as Colossians 3:23 says, “as for the Lord and not for men.” When we do our work as unto the Lord, we aim for a higher standard. And when we keep our eyes on that higher standard, our level of operation rises.
When you treat your business as stewardship before God, diligence becomes worship—and it builds sustainable success.
Point number two: integrity is non-negotiable.
Your integrity must be non-negotiable. Integrity builds trust and long-term prosperity. Success built on dishonesty will eventually crumble.
Proverbs 11:1 declares, “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight.” God blesses diligence, and God blesses integrity. When we try to make a quick buck at someone else’s expense, it will come back around.
In ancient times, this meant honest scales in trade. Today it means transparent pricing, fair contracts, keeping your word on deliverables, and ethical marketing.
I’ve been in partnerships where others didn’t keep their end of the bargain. It caused me loss. But I kept my end of the deal—even when it hurt me. And I can tell you this: my life has turned out far better than theirs. They’re constantly struggling to keep things together, while God continues to bless me.
Proverbs 10:9 says, “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.” Shortcuts might give you a quick win, but fudging numbers, overpromising, or exploiting loopholes erodes trust—and eventually collapses.
In business, trust is currency. Clients, partners, and employees stick with people of integrity. I’ve learned that I never want to sacrifice my integrity just to come out ahead.
Proverbs 28:6 says, “Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.” Money is not the answer. Integrity is far more valuable than currency.
The Bible prioritizes character over cash. When we operate with honesty, we attract better opportunities, avoid legal headaches, and earn reputations that open doors money can’t buy.
In the office space I lease, the owner is a very wealthy man—the highest rent collector in the county. Yet we’ve done business on a handshake because he trusts me. I don’t recommend that as a general rule, but it shows what integrity builds.
Real-world application: pay vendors and employees on time. Leviticus warns against withholding wages. Be upfront about what your product or service delivers. And when mistakes happen, own them and make it right.
Integrity isn’t always the easiest path, but it leads to secure, God-honoring success. I’ve watched people who lacked integrity struggle endlessly, while I didn’t—and I can’t always explain how it works. But these principles, which seem small to some, are incredibly important.
Point number three: seek wisdom, plan carefully, and commit your work to the Lord.
Great businesses don’t happen by accident. They’re built on wise planning and divine guidance. You can gain a lot of money and lose your family. You can gain wealth and lose your health. In those cases, the money isn’t worth it.
Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Work as though God is your client. Be honorable in everything you do.
Start with prayer. People all over the world pray—it’s not just a Christian idea. Submit your strategies, goals, and decisions to God first. Right motives invite God’s involvement.
Proverbs 21:5 again emphasizes planning. Thoughtful, step-by-step preparation leads to profit. Proverbs 15:22 warns that plans fail without counsel, but succeed with many advisors. Don’t go through life alone.
I hope this 15-minute podcast each week gives you counsel—lessons I’ve learned through both success and failure. If we heed wise advice, things do work out in the end.
James 4:13–15 humbles us: don’t arrogantly plan without saying, “If the Lord wills.” Plans are good, but flexibility to God’s direction is essential. James 1:5 promises that God gives wisdom generously.
A long-term mindset is incredibly profitable. I’ve shared before how someone sold precious metals because of a short-term problem, while I saw the long-term value. A year and a half later, I more than doubled my money. The difference was mindset.
So build strategic plans—but hold them loosely. Pray over decisions. Ask God for timing. Surround yourself with accountable voices. Proverbs 16:9 reminds us that God directs our steps, often better than we ever could.
Let me wrap this up.
Biblical success in business isn’t about getting rich quick. It’s about diligence that produces abundance, integrity that secures your path, and wisdom that establishes your plans under God’s guidance. When we apply these consistently, we build something that lasts—something that honors God and blesses others.
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