Business by the Book Proverbs 21:25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. Unintended consequences! The desire to get something for nothing is as old a problem as there is in the world. Eve wanted to be as God so she partook of the forbidden fruit, the problem was she was not a god, and no amount of food could turn her into one. Achan wanted the Babylonian garment, the two hundred shekels of silver, and the wedge of gold so he took them, altho

Business by the Book Proverbs 21:17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man:… We’ve all heard the stories. A person obtains an abundance of money, yet ends up poor. Why? All too often it is because of the truth contained in today’s verse. That person loved pleasure. Pleasure is an emotion created by God, it is good and profitable for mankind to enjoy those things that bring them pleasure. However, like all else that the Lord made, loving pleasure will bring poverty. Lovin

Business by the Book Proverbs 21:5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. “What were you thinking?” We have all said this or had it said to us at one time or another. Usually it follows something that has been done that should not have been done. If honesty prevailed most who are asked this question would say, “Nothing!” Thoughts and thinking are in short supply. Many strong backed people can dig a ditch, but t