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

Business by the Book Proverbs 20:29 The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head. Careers are built in the 20’s and 30’s. Those in that age group may not have the money, power, or position yet, but make no doubt, they have the strength it takes to carve out a career. I remember being young and in business, I never had to take notes for remembering names or appointments, details were easy. The older men that I worked with, those in senio