Biblical Perspectives of Work, Anand Pillai

1. Biblical Perspectives of Work
Christian business
in the Marketplace

2. Outline
Background
Political / Economy/Religious scenario
Challenges for Christians / churches / missions in this
scenario
Opportunities for Christians in business
How can we create value opinions in the power circles
as the followers of Christ?

3. The need of the hour
1Chron 12: 32 From the tribe of Issachar, ... All
these men understood the signs of the times
and knew the best course for Israel to take.
Judges 3:31 Shamgar son of Anath, who struck
down six hundred Philistines with an ox goad.
He too saved Israel.
Romans 13:1 Let everyone be subject to the
governing authorities, for there is no authority
except that which God has established. The
authorities that exist have been established by
God.

4. The opportunities
Mandatory spend of 3% profits on CSR
 Public sector and SME
Govt initiatives
 Skill India
 Make in India
 Value Education
 Agriculture Mechanization

5. Living a Daniel’s
Life in a
Nebuchadnezzar’s
world
5 Realities from the life of Daniel – Chapter 1

6. Realities or Work – lessons from
Daniel
There is no secular / spiritual distinction–V1
The rules of the secular world are secular! – V4
Temptations & trials are on a daily basis – V8
God co-operates after you operate - V9
He equips us in all that He has called us for v17

7. Practical guidelines for daily ssues
Develop rapport & relationship v14
Enlist prayer, & Praise Him v18-20
Be unbiased in your solution v 24
Give Him the Glory v24
Share the rewards with others v 49