10 F-Words for the Faith-Driven EntrepreneurSample

10. Failure

Failure is not a detour in the entrepreneurial journey – it’s part of the road. Every Faith-Driven Entrepreneur will face it. Whether it’s a product that flops, a hire that doesn’t work out, or a dream that dies in development, failure is inevitable. But in the Kingdom of God, failure is never final. The Faith-Driven Entrepreneur gets up and tries again:

“Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again.” – Proverbs 24:16a NIV

The world celebrates winning. Founders are told to project success, raise rounds, and show traction. But behind every impressive pitch deck is a trail of missed goals, hard lessons, and second chances. What sets the enduring entrepreneur apart is not perfection – it’s persistence that builds godly character and strengthens your faith:

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3–4 NIV

You see, failure is not the enemy of faith – it is the refining fire of faith. It exposes what needs to grow. It humbles your pride. It teaches you to rely less on your ability and more on God’s grace. Every stumble is an invitation to start again, each time with more wisdom and more dependence on the One who called you in the first place.

Some of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs failed first – publicly, painfully, and repeatedly. But they got up. Again and again. And so can you. Because your value isn’t tied to your last quarter, your investor update, or your product’s performance. You are not your startup. You are not your spreadsheet. You are a child of God, called to build with Him, to expand His Kingdom, not yours. Your entrepreneurship is a treasure from God, like the Apostle Paul says:

“We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” – 2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV

Yes, you will fall. And yes, failure will humble you. But it will also strengthen you, especially as you let it draw you closer to Christ and deeper into your purpose, your calling. Failure will sharpen your mission. It will build your grit. And it will remind you that true success, in God’s economy, isn’t measured by exits or valuations – it’s measured by obedience.

You may fall seven times. But rise eight. Rise ten. Rise every time. Because the God who called you is still with you – especially in the fall. And He’s not done with your story yet.

For the Faith-Driven Entrepreneur, failure is not the end. It’s often the beginning of the most powerful work God will do in and through your business. To His glory and the establishment of His Kingdom.

Amen and Amen!

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We pray that this reading plan was a blessing to you. May we suggest that you next read the plan entitled, ”Leadership: God’s Plan of Success for Entrepreneurs” or "Biblical Leadership: 5 Steps to Know God’s Will" as a way to help know God’s plan for you and your business?

This reading plan has been abstracted from the forthcoming book "The 10 F-Words for Building your Business as a Faith-Driven Entrepreneur." For more information or visit our website for additional F aith-Driven Entrepreneur resources.

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