“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 103 “A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend” (Prov. 17:18). The book of Proverbs famously takes dim view of co-signing a note. But before we absolutize this, we should take note …
As It Ought To
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 102 “A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren” (Prov. 17:2). Biblical ethics are personal, and this includes biblical business ethics. Now in business, nothing is …
This and That, That and This
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 101 “Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife” (Prov. 17:1). The book of Proverbs loves comparisons—this is better than that. And it loves combinations of comparisons—this with that is better than …
Good Motivation
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 100 “He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him” (Prov. 16:26). This might seem a bit obscure in the Authorized Version. The NIV is blunter. “The laborer’s appetite works for him; his hunger drives him …
Enronville
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 99 “Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud” (Prov. 16:19). Again we have a pointed comparison. It is better to lose profit, and be a humble man …
Can’t Work the System
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 98 “How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver” (Prov. 16:16). This is another interesting comparison in Proverbs. If you have to choose, choose this over that. If …
He Owns It
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 97 “A just weight and balance are the Lord’s: all the weights in the bag are his work” (Prov. 16:11). The interesting thing here is not that God requires honesty in business, but rather the reason He gives for requiring …
Variables
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 96 “Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right” (Prov. 16:8). The book of Proverbs frequently makes comparative statements like this one. Everyone who believes that there is such a thing as good knows that this is …
Start With Prayer
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 95 “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established” (Prov. 16:3). It is important for us to dedicate our business to God. Unless the Lord builds the house, the one who builds it labors in vain. …
A Word to NSA Students
We are halfway through Jerusalem Term, and so it is appropriate for me to bring you a few words of exhortation — what your academic dean described to me as a few kicks and hugs. This I am happy to do, and after thinking it over, I decided to speak to you in a Mosaic …