“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 167 “He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough” (Prov. 28:19) Proverbs are given so that we might know what is generally true. They are not intended …
Right Through the Sham
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 166 “The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out” (Prov. 28:11) When it comes to matters of wisdom about wealth, there are obviously many things that many poor people do …
Just So Many Moo Cows
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 165 “He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor” (Prov. 28:8) Usury is a big subject, but in this case we can limit our treatment of it. …
Beautiful and Stupid
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 164 “Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich” (Prov. 28:6) Proverbs is full of trade offs, and this is the way that wisdom has in teaching …
Because Business Isn’t Everything
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 162 “Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, …
The Butler Farms the Master
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 161 “Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured” (Pr 27:18). We are all familiar with the Old Testament adage that the ox shall not be muzzled as …
Anticipating Surprises
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 160 “A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished” (Pr 27:12). A prudent man sees it coming. A prudent man is not quick to defer maintenance. There are certain things coming …
Because Everything Might Change Tomorrow
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 159 “Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth” (Pr 27:1). This passage states quite an obvious point, but it is one that is overlooked in business ventures more often than many other …
Advertising and Flattery
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 158 “A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin” (Pr 26:28).< ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> One of the great problems of business is the strained relationship between truth …
More Than Seven Men
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 157 “The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; …