Below are the Ten Commandments for Business and, as I see it, a basis for how people should conduct themselves in business. So, to offer a translation of sorts, I have also listed what they should mean in day-to-day business terms.
It is most important, especially in today’s world, that we conduct business in the most moral and ethical way possible. It is a rare thing these days and I am hopeful that this meager contribution will somehow enlighten those who read it.
| I. “I am the Lord your God…you shall have no other gods before me.” | I. Show proper respect for authority. |
| II. “You shall not make for yourself an idol.” | II. Have a singleness of purpose. |
| III. “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.” | III. Use effective communication in work and deed. |
| IV. “Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy.” | IV. Provide proper rest, recreation, and reflection. |
| V. “Honor your gather and mother, so that you may live long…” | V. Show respect for elders. |
| VI. “You shall not murder.” | VI. Show respect for human life, dignity, and rights. |
| VII. “You shall not commit adultery.” | VII. Maintain a stability of the sexes and the family. |
| VIII. “You shall not steal.” | VIII. Demonstrate the proper allocation of resources. |
| IX. “You shall not give false testimony.” | IX. Demonstrate honesty and integrity. |
| X. “You shall not covet…” | X. Maintain the right of ownership. |