“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 149 “Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain” (Prov. 25:14). The Scriptures have a lot to say about giving and the “advertisement” of giving. Jesus says not to let the right hand know …
A Rare Delight
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 148 “As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters” (Prov. 25:13). The gist of this proverb is that good help …
Poverty and Work
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 147 “I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof …
The Silver Plated Pitchfork
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. < ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 146 “Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house” (Prov. 24:27). If you are establishing a farm, cultivate the field first. Afterwards, …
Slow and Steady
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 145 “Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: and by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches” (Prov. 24:3-4). This admonition to build up wealth in wisdom is an admonition …
Protecting the Defenseless
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 144 “Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: for their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee” (Prov. 23:10-11). The world of property, fields, and assets is a world which …
Why Beautiful Women Are Skittish
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 143 “When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what [is] before thee: And put a knife to thy throat, if thou [be] a man given to appetite. Be not desirous of his dainties: for they [are] deceitful …
Financial Musketeers
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. < ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 141 “Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from …
Lots of Nice Houses
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 140 “Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them” (Prov. 22:22-23). The poor, because they are poor, …
Another Road Less Traveled
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 139 “He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come want” (Prov. 22:16). We have seen earlier in Proverbs that the man who lends to the poor is lending to …