“The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.” Proverbs 11:16 ...
The great former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden tells a story about his all-American player, Bill Walton. Bill grew a beard, knowing that facial hair was against team rules. He said it was his...
We explore some of the biblical passages about collateral in the section, “Bankruptcy, debt forgiveness and loan modification”. The mainstream Christian view is that using your house as collateral for a loan is...
The created foundations of finance include our creation as social beings who take risk and do not know what the future holds...
We may be familiar with the real women and real situations of the Old Testament. But the Bible also calls us to...
We met Lady Wisdom in the opening chapters of the book of Proverbs. We also find her in the closing verses of...
The book of Proverbs offers invaluable wisdom for work and life.
What is the difference between being smart and being wise? Wisdom goes beyond knowledge. It is more than a catalog of facts. It is a masterful understanding of life, a practical art of...
Click here to go to a table of verses included in this article, with links to the sections in which they are discussed. Throughout the ancient near east, rulers often commissioned sages to...
Awe of God Informs the Heart (Click to watch) Ken Duncan lives in awe of God. You can see it on his...
The first characteristic of the way of wisdom personified in the Valiant Woman is trustworthiness. “The heart of her husband trusts in...
This does not mean we cannot work for our own benefit as well. The Valiant Woman’s duty...
Honesty is another essential aspect of trustworthiness. It is so important that one proverb equates truth with wisdom itself. “Buy truth, and...
The Valiant Woman is diligent. Proverbs portrays her diligence in three ways: 1) Hard work; 2) Long-term planning; 3) Profitability. As result...
The Valiant Woman “works with willing hands” (Prov. 31:13), meaning that she chooses, of her own volition, to work tirelessly in pursuit...
The Valiant Woman plans ahead. “She brings her food from far away” (Prov. 31:14), meaning that she doesn't depend on last-minute convenience...
The Valiant Woman makes sure that the work of her hands is marketable. She knows what the...
The Valiant Woman’s diligence gives her an eagerness for the future. “Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the...
The Valiant Woman sets an example of exceptional acumen in her work. The proverbs describe this virtue as “prudent” (Prov. 19:14) or...
Proverbs claims that generosity and fiduciary duty do not conflict.
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