Business for the Glory of God :: Wayne Grudem
Among many other things, summer is a time for trips and vacations. I've always found these to be times to recharge and refresh the batteries. Usually that takes place with a good book in hand. With that thought in mind we're going to spend the next few weeks looking at some of the top books in business as mission. Most will be books that we haven't yet covered on the site.Leading off the list is Business for the Glory of God by Wayne Grudem. Here's the expert from the publisher.
"Can business activity in itself be morally good and pleasing to God? Sometimes business can seem so shady—manipulating the “bottom line,” deceiving the consumer, or gaining promotions because of whom you know.
But Wayne Grudem introduces a novel concept: business itself glorifies God when it is conducted in a way that imitates God’s character and creation. He shows that all aspects of business, including ownership, profit, money, competition, and borrowing and lending, glorify God because they are reflective of God’s nature. Though Grudem isn’t naïve about the easy ways these activities can be perverted and used as a means to sin, he knows that Christians can be about the business of business.
This biblically based book is a thoughtful guide to imitating God during interactions with customers, coworkers, employees, and other businesses. See how your business, and your life in business, can be dedicated to God’s glory."
“A thoughtful review of the purpose and meaning of business and a fresh way to look at honoring and glorifying God in doing business.”—C. William Pollard Chairman Emeritus, The Service Master Company
“Helpful, easy-to-understand grounding for business leadership.”—James Fellowes CEO, Fellowes, Inc.
“What remarkable insight!”—Stephen Happel, Ph.D.Professor of Economics, Arizona State University
“What a great reminder that your business life can be a critical part of how you serve God and impact lives for eternity!”—Dave Browne former CEO, LensCrafters; current CEO, Family Christian Stores
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