Business and the Bible (part 6)Copyrighted, written and edited byLara Velez of Moms of Faith (momsoffaith.com),Rachel Lower of Christian Mommies (christian-mommies.com)By the grace of GodAnts vs. SlugsProverbs 24:30-34 I went by the field of a sluggard, and by the vineyard of a man void of understanding; and lo, it was all grown over with thistles, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and its stone wall was broken down. Then I looked, I took it to heart; I saw, I received instruction: --A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest! So shall thy poverty come as a roving plunderer, and thy penury as an armed man.R: Laziness. You'll get what you give in business. No work done, no pay.A lazy businessman is called brother of the destroyer (18:9), perhaps because he destroys his spirit and any chance at success. No one can start a business without actually doing any work, even if many internet scams and MLM pyramids claim so. Real businesses always take … [Read more...]

Business and the Bible (part 5)Copyrighted, written and edited byLara Velez of Moms of Faith (momsoffaith.com),Rachel Lower of Christian Mommies (christian-mommies.com)By the grace of GodChoosing Business AssociatesProverbs 14:7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,in whom thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge.R: You take on the attributes of the people you associate with. It's a Biblical fact and can be attested to by parents of teens everywhere. Mimicry is human nature. Obviousy if we associate with business people who lack integrity then we are setting ourselves up for disaster. Another bad practice often overlooked is dealing exclusively with people in the “same boat,” just starting out or going nowhere fast. Doing so is like setting yourself up for ruin by proxy.The mix of people just starting out can be caustic, no offense meant to them. We've all been in this mix. Certainly there will be people who will be successful among the newbies, but as of now not many … [Read more...]

Business and the Bible (part 4)Copyrighted, written and edited byLara Velez of Moms of Faith (momsoffaith.com),Rachel Lower of Christian Mommies (christian-mommies.com)By the grace of God“A Master of Intrigues”Proverbs 4:14-16 Enter not into the path of the wicked,and go not in the way of evil men:avoid it, pass not by it; turn from it, and pass away.For they sleep not except they have done mischief,and their sleep is taken away unless they have caused some to fall.R: Whether done in an obvious campaign to ruin someone's reputation, or done behind closed doors with snide remarks meant to discourage someone until they give up, God hates (6:16-19) this kind of behavior. Fortunately I have only seen a few minor examples when it comes to online businesses. The occasional talebearer, harassment, or technical attack.Proverbs 17:20 He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good;and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.If a Christian has the temptation to hurt someone … [Read more...]