175. Spiritual Intelligence in Business Part Two: Guarding Against the Spirit of Mammon

In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I, Rachel Wortman, continue our month-long series on spiritual intelligence in business. We delve into the concept of viewing our business practices through a spiritual lens, emphasizing the importance of spiritual intelligence alongside other forms of intelligence such as financial, relational, and emotional intelligence. I begin by defining spiritual intelligence as being anchored in the Word of God, which involves memorizing scripture and having personal experiences with God that align with biblical teachings. I stress that while experiences with God are valuable, they should never supersede the truth found in scripture. Understanding how God's world operates is crucial for making decisions that align with His will. NEXT STEPS: Not ready to say goodbye? Send me a DM on Instagram @rachelwortman and tell me your thoughts about this episode. I read each one!   TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and overview of the series on spiritual intelligence in business. 00:00:38 - Understanding Spiritual Intelligence Defining spiritual intelligence and its importance in business. 00:01:10 - Building Spiritual Intelligence Ways to develop spiritual intelligence through scripture and experiences with God. 00:02:15 - The Spirit of Mammon Introduction to the concept of mammon and its implications in business. 00:04:01 - Five Ways Mammon Infiltrates Business Overview of the five subtle ways mammon can affect business decisions. 00:06:59 - 1. Transactional Relationships Exploring the dangers of viewing relationships as transactional. 00:10:49 - 2. Hoarding Money Discussing the mindset of hoarding money and its impact on business growth. 00:13:58 - 3. Debt as Slavery Understanding how debt can enslave and hinder business operations. 00:16:34 - 4. The Danger of Greed Identifying greed as a fruit of mammon and its effects on business ethics. 00:20:03 - 5. Lack of Rest and Sabbath The importance of rest and Sabbath in combating the spirit of mammon. 00:25:48 - Final Thoughts and Call to Action Encouragement to reflect on personal alignment with spiritual principles and resources for further growth.