"A Fourth Use of the Law? The Decalogue in the Workplace" in The Journal of Religion and Business Ethics

In the article, Gill examines the historical interpretations of the Ten Commandments (the Decalogue) and argues for expanding their application into the modern business environment. Historically, Protestant theologians have identified up to three primary "uses" for the Decalogue: - Theological (Pedagogical): Acting as a moral mirror that highlights human shortcomings and points individuals toward faith and repentance. - Political: Providing a foundational set of rules for basic societal justice and civil law (e.g., prohibitions against theft and murder). - Didactic: Serving as a practical guide for believers on how to live out their faith daily. Gill proposes a fourth use. Relying on both theological and psychological arguments, he asserts that the fundamental principles of the Ten Commandments can be translated into a practical, universally applicable set of ethical guidelines. This fourth use removes the commandments from a strictly religious, spiritual, or constitutional context, reframing them as an insightful, working blueprint for navigating ethics in today's diverse and global workplaces.