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I am not terribly involved in stocks, Wall Street, or international trade. The only news I receive about business is when a non-profit is funded or corruption is discovered in a major corporation. Reading Grudem’s book gave me insight into issues businesses face, both internally and externally. His book also claims that every aspect of business is fundamentally good from a Biblical standpoint. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate business under Biblical values and analyze how productivity, profit, and competition can be used and misused in Biblical context. By the definition Merriam-Webster provides, business is defined as, â€Å"the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or providing services in exchange for money.† Business present-day is indeed profitable; albeit riddled with pitfalls. However, from a Biblical stance, an important matter is how that wealth is attained and handled. Luke 16:11 offers a good perspective on this wealth compared to true wealth from God. Luke emphasizes trustworthiness handling worldly wealth in preparation for true riches. (Luke 16:11 NIV) Through reading Business for the Glory of God, Grudem is focused much more on the making, buying, and selling aspects of business more than the profit it generates. Creating, buying, and selling are all topics spoken about in the Bible. Each of these began as a gift from God and have become sullied by sin. Business involves many grey zone ethical choices, and the morality of business is heavilyShow MoreRelatedBusiness Worldview3212 Words   |  13 PagesBUSINESS WORLDVIEW Kahlib J. Fischer, PhD  © 2011 INTRODUCTION We understand that not all of our students are practicing Christians and who therefore may be uncomfortable providing a Biblical perspective in their assignments. On the other hand, most of our students are in fact practicing Christians, who may not have a fully developed Biblical worldview when it comes to understanding business concepts. 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