Personal Religious Beliefs

To what extent should personal religious beliefs impact our decisions about business ethics Personal religious beliefs should impact every business decision. As a believer in Christ, our lives are a testimony of Christ; therefore, as Paul instructs, “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Col. 3:17 ESV). This instruction necessitates that the believer considers biblical principles in every business decision.

To what extent do your personal religious (or non-religious) beliefs about life impact your sense of business ethics and personal decision-making?

While I know these biblical principles, putting them into practice within everyday business decisions can create a greater dilemma. For example,

Since I have been a believer from childhood, connecting every belief back to God’s Word is normal, as my faith in God is the foundation of my worldview. At the same time, the world does see this belief system as being odd, and decisions made based on moral absolutes are seen as outdated. Based on my experience, this ethical decision-making process is often considered naïve; however, most people have respected my stances.

Article 1- “What is a worldview and why is it important to me?”

Has your answers to either of the first two questions changed after reading article 1?

My answers to the first two questions would not change, since my belief in God as the Creator and Sustainer of life is a foundational viewpoint for me.

Do you believe in absolute truth? Is there more than one way/religion to understanding absolute truth about God and the meaning of life?

Since God is the Creator, the idea of absolute truth about God and His holding the meaning of life is a comfort to me. In Scripture, Jesus states, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6 ESV). This passage demonstrates the foundation of the meaning of life being found in

When Adam and Eve sinned through eating the forbidden fruit, the earth was cursed. Even when someone enters into a personal relationship with Christ, the sin nature is still a problem. “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh” (Gal. 5:16 ESV). Presently, this sin nature prevents complete purity in love, beauty, and justice; however, God promises a new heaven and a new earth with a return to a sinless existence when ‘no longer will there be anything accursed” (Rev. 22:3 ESV). At the same time, true love, beauty, and justice can be partially realized as motives become more Christ-like through the transformational work of the Holy Spirit. Paul instructed believers, “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (Phil 4:8