For too long, society has pushed the idea that faith and business should be kept separate. We’re told that business is about profit, competition, and market strategy, while faith should be a private, personal matter. But as Christians, we know that this division is not only unnecessary—it’s untrue. Our faith is meant to permeate every aspect of our lives, including how we conduct business. To be clear, faith and work are inseparable.

Faith in the Marketplace

Work is not just a means to make a living but also a means of sanctification.

“Human work proceeds directly from persons created in the image of God and called to prolong the work of creation. Work can be a means of sanctification and a way of animating earthly realities with the Spirit of Christ.”

This means that our businesses are not just financial enterprises—they are extensions of our calling to serve God. Whether we are business owners, employees, or customers, we are all called to bring Christ into the marketplace.

The False Divide Between Business and Faith

Some argue that business should be neutral, free from religious influence. But this is not how we see it. Let's look at the principle of subsidiarity, which states that the organization of society—including economic life—must support human dignity and the common good. A business that is rooted in faith does not just exist for profit; it exists to serve, to uplift, and to contribute to a just society.

We must be vigilant against economic systems that remove morality from business:

“We must reject the oppressive and godless ideologies often linked to modern 'communism' and 'socialism.' At the same time, we must not embrace a form of capitalism that prioritizes individualism and the unchecked dominance of the market over the dignity of human labor."

This is not a call to reject business but to ensure that business is conducted with moral responsibility. Profit is not evil, but profit gained at the expense of ethics is. Business should be built on honesty, integrity, and service—not exploitation and greed.

What Faithful Business Looks Like

At EPIC Merchant Systems, we are unapologetically Pro-American, Pro-Bill of Rights, and Pro-Veteran, but even more than that—we are unapologetically Pro-God. Our faith isn’t an afterthought; it’s at the core of how we do business. Here’s what that looks like in practice:

1. Honesty and Transparency – As Christians, we are called to be truthful in our dealings. Deceptive business practices, hidden fees, and misleading contracts have no place in a faithful business.
2. Treating Employees and Clients with Dignity - Employees should be treated fairly, paid just wages, and given opportunities to grow.
3. Service to Others – Business should not just be about making money but about providing real value and service to the community. Whether we are helping a small business owner save on payment processing or supporting Veteran-owned companies, we see our work as service.
4. Stewardship Over Greed – The Bible warns against materialism and the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10). A faithful business recognizes that financial success is a blessing meant to be used responsibly, not an idol to be worshiped.
5. Promoting Freedom and Truth – A business founded on faith stands for truth in a world that often compromises. We stand for freedom—not just economic freedom, but freedom of speech, religion, and enterprise.

Bringing Faith Back to Business

If we truly believe that Christ is Lord of our lives, then He must also be Lord of our businesses. There is no sacred-secular divide; everything belongs to God. Faithful business is not about forcing religion onto others—it’s about refusing to check our morals and values at the door when we go to work.

We at EPIC Merchant Systems challenge business owners to stop thinking of faith as something separate from their work. If we want a nation that reflects our values—God, family, country—then we must start by living those values in every aspect of life, including how we run our businesses.

We don’t apologize for bringing faith into business. We embrace it. Because faith and business are not at odds—they are, and always have been, the perfect partners.