“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 83 “A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just” (Prov. 13:22). We must begin by noting that some people are called to leave no inheritance (some …
Both Poverty and Shame
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 82 “Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured” (Prov. 13:18). The Scriptures tell us some of the more obvious causes of poverty, like laziness, but they also pinpoint some …
Wealth By Vanity
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 81 “Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase” (Prov. 13:11). The contrast here is between wealth gained by labor, and wealth gained by vanity. One of the most marked distinctives of wealth …
Throwing It Away
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 80 “There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches” (Prov. 13:5). There is a little bit of doggerel from John Bunyan, which sums this up nicely. “There was a …
Lies and Advertising
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 79 “A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame” (Prov. 13:5). An important part of business is the practice of advertising and marketing. And for Christians, not only is it important to learn …
In Which I Get to Use the Word Kvetch
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 78 “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat” (Prov. 13:4). We all understand that the body of the sluggard desires, and yet has nothing. And that the body …
Follow Through
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 77 “The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious” (Prov. 12:27). In every discipline, one of the most important things is follow-through, finishing strong. This of course includes …
Sweeping or Sleeping
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 76 “The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute” (Prov. 12:24). Generalizations are just that, generalizations. But there is a God-given reason for advancing them nonetheless. Generalizations are still true. And, as a …
Listening Up
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 75 “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise” (Prov. 12:15). The old joke goes that you can always tell a Harvard man, but you can’t tell him much. …
Truth Behind the Plow
“At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Ps. 16: 11) Growing Dominion, Part 74 “He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding” (Prov. 12:11). If you want food, then you have to walk behind the plow for a bit. One of …