Financial Statements Must Tell the Truth

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A prime example of the role of truthtelling in the workplace is the preparation of financial statements by businesses,...

God’s Blessing for All Nations (Jonah 1:16, 3:1-4:2)

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Jonah disobeys God’s call because he objects to God’s intent to bless Israel’s adversaries, the nation of Assyria...

From an Attitude of Ingratitude to Gratitude

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If we understand that everything we have is God’s—including the very capacity to work, engage in business, create...

Israel’s Failure of Leadership (Ezekiel 34)

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Israel's leaders are indicted for their failure to care for the nation. Ezekiel 34 uses the metaphor of shepherding to...

Material Success and Failure (Jeremiah 5)

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Does God withhold material success from those who do evil in his sight? Jeremiah says what few modern Christians would...

Passion, Family and Work (Song of Songs 3:1-8:5)

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In a series of songs, the text describes the marriage of the man and woman and their coming together. The woman yearns...

A Diligent Worker Contributes to the Profitability of the Enterprise (Proverbs)

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The Valiant Woman makes sure that the work of her hands is marketable. She knows what the merchants are buying (Prov....

God Allows Satan to Destroy Job’s Prosperity (Job 1:13-22)

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The problem of pain comes when times are hard. When we are passed over for promotion or lose a job, when we become...