Biblical skills in business

 This list is not exhaustive, but here are some key character qualities and basic life skills to aim at in your own life and with your children:

• Genuine conversion to Christ (not just a “decision,” but a heart changed by God)
• God-focused life (glorify and please God, not be a people-pleaser)
• Trust in God (Prayer in everything)
• Knowledge of God’s Word (a biblical thinker, discerning)

*A consistent quiet time, including Scripture memory

*A knowledge of basic biblical doctrines

• A heart for the lost (locally & globally)

*Ability to share the gospel

*Knowledge of, prayer for, and giving to missions

• The fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23): 

*Love (for God & others)

*Joy (cheerful spirit, ability to handle trials)

*Peace (not a worrier)

*Patience (control of anger, frustration)

*Kindness (compassionate, sensitive to others, especially the hurting)

*Goodness (thinking of others’ needs, not mean toward the disadvantaged)

*Faithfulness (keeps word, follows through on assignments)

*Gentleness (not rude, overbearing)

*Self-control (disciplined, goal-oriented)

• Humility
• Self-denial (thinking of God & others ahead of self)
• A good listener
• Obedience to God and to proper authority
• Moral purity (God’s view of sex, moral standards; avoids porn and evil media)
• Alert to spiritual danger (guarding thought life, entertainment, etc.)
• Truthful, honest
• Thankfulness, gratitude
• Forgiving (not bitter, not holding grudges)
• Responsible (loyal, keeps word)
• Courage (to stand alone for convictions)
• Perseverance, endurance (doesn’t quit easily)
• Orderliness
• Initiative, industrious (knows how to work)
• Decisiveness
• Flexibility (able to adjust cheerfully to different people & situations)
• Relationally warm (chooses friends wisely)
• Hospitable, friendly

*Makes others feel welcome & comfortable

*Polite, has good manners

*Knows how to make introductions

*Smiles and maintains eye contact with others

*Anticipates and meets others’ needs

*Expresses gratitude

*A good sense of humor

• Faithful steward of God’s resources:

*Generous (not greedy)

*Faithful in giving

*Good financial management

*Respect for property

*Knows how to balance checkbook, budget, save, invest, and spend wisely

• Faithful steward of time

*Punctual

*Can set and achieve goals

*Balances work and leisure time

• Faithful steward of body

*Dresses appropriately (for situation) and modestly

*Maintains proper grooming, care of clothes, etc.

*Knows and follows proper nutrition

*Maintains appropriate weight, exercise, sleep

*Knows how to cook basic meals

• Other life skills:

*Housecleaning, laundry

*Wise shopper (sales, bargains, etc.)

*Ability to drive carefully, maintain car

*Ability to read well

*Ability to use computer, smart phone, other technology