The great spiritual teachers regarded pride as the most serious sin. Despite the fact that, in reality, sin is sin and no sin is considered to be worse than the other. Pride is considered the most serious spiritual sin because it is the sin that usurps God. Pride essentially elevates you to the status of your own god. So is the business owner who does not regard faith in God as a necessity. In the business world, challenges are as common as sunrise. What distinguishes the faithful is their approach to these challenges.
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God,” and then goes on to do abominable deeds dictated by their corrupted nature (Psalms 14:1). You can see this foolishness in action when the founder of a business or organization goes through the day-to-day running without any recourse back to God for grace and guidance to navigate one more day. Your faith in God can help you navigate the complexities of business, transforming apparent obstacles into opportunities for success. You must commit to building your home, career, business, or organization on faith.
It is critical to put your trust in the Lord and not rely solely on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5). You are proud if you are leading, strategizing, and trading without a commitment to prayer and seeking divine guidance. In life, there will always be problems and challenges to overcome. Things will not always go as planned, and you must decide whether to handle everything personally or to rely on your faith in God. Faith serves as an unwavering anchor in the face of financial turmoil or moral dilemmas. It’s the constant assurance that, with each obstacle, there’s a chance for a breakthrough.
