Business by the Book Psalms 15:4 …He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. This Psalm contains a description of He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. (verse 2). In verse 4 this person is said to be one that honors, among other things, a person who swears (makes a decision, vow, or promise), and does not change even if that decision hurts him. Therefore, we can conclude that the Lord places a premium on a person k

Business by the Book Psalm 7:15 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made. Reading this verse always reminds me of a man in the Bible named Haman. This man was promoted by King Ahasuerus above all the princes of the land. He was mighty in power and he hated Mordecai who was Jewish. As Haman passed, everyone in the kingdom would bow down and worship him, except Mordecai. As a Jew, Mordecai, knew that the Law of Moses forbid him to worship anyone

Business by the Book Psalm 3:1 LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. There are three things a person has or does that will cause trouble from others. Know more, have more, or do more. Sadly, few people can truly rejoice in the successes of others. If you know more, have more, or do more, those who trouble you will usually increase, and those who rise up against you will be multiplied. This is why the Lord gives us ample instruct