God expects His people to honor Him in their business. That is, God is not only interested in us believing the right things, but practically speaking, He expects us to live out right theology in our lives, including our business dealings.

Genesis 21:22-34 is the record of a business deal that took place between Abraham and Abimelech. Because of the blessings of God on Abraham’s life, doors were opened for him for political treaties and business opportunities—through which he honored God. With Abraham as our example, we see from this passage that we must honor God in our business by being honest, peaceable, and worshipful.

This is a sermon from Genesis 21:22-34, and below you will find the video recording, text of Scripture, and a sermon outline to help you along as you watch. I hope this study tool helps you grow in your love for the Lord Jesus and in your obedience to Him.

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Sermon Title: “How to Have the Power to Obey”

Text: Genesis 21:22-34
“(22) At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do. (23) Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or with my descendants or with my posterity, but as I have dealt kindly with you, so you will deal with me and with the land where you have sojourned.” (24) And Abraham said, “I will swear.”
(25) When Abraham reproved Abimelech about a well of water that Abimelech’s servants had seized, (26) Abimelech said, “I do not know who has done this thing; you did not tell me, and I have not heard of it until today.” (27) So Abraham took sheep and oxen and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant. (28) Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock apart. (29) And Abimelech said to Abraham, “What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs that you have set apart?” (30) He said, “These seven ewe lambs you will take from my hand, that this may be a witness for me that I dug this well.” (31) Therefore that place was called Beersheba, because there both of them swore an oath. (32) So they made a covenant at Beersheba. Then Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army rose up and returned to the land of the Philistines. (33) Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and called there on the name of the LORD, the Everlasting God. (34) And Abraham sojourned many days in the land of the Philistines.”

Single Sentence Sermon Summary: You must honor God in your business by being honest, peaceable, and worshipful.

Sermon Structure: “How to Honor God in Your Business”
Genesis 21:22-34

--vs.22-24—Principle #1: To honor God in your business you must be honest in your dealings.

--vs.25-32—Principle #2: To honor God in your business you must be willing to work toward reconciliation.

--vs.33-34—Principle #3: To honor God in your business you must be quick to recognize and consistent to remember God is the Giver of blessing.