What does the Bible say about cheating in business?

The scriptures explicitly forbid acts of dishonesty and instruct us to render unto Caesar what is due. Romans 13:7 states, 'Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.' This illustrates the broader principle of integrity in our dealings, mandating that Christians should not only avoid wrongdoing but actively pursue righteousness in their transactions. By cheating or engaging in dishonest practices, believers compromise their witness and bring reproach upon the name of Christ.