Business by the Book Proverbs 11:27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. Each person in business is seeking something. Boiled down to the nth degree there are two basic things people seek, things that are good, and things that are mischievous. The way to know the difference is first and foremost the teachings found in the Word of God. Those who seek good will find good and will ultimately procure favor. Those

Business by the Book Proverbs 11:26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it. Selling a product that people need is the foundation of commerce. It is a noble enterprise to offer a product or service for sale and for profit. No doubt, throughout the history of the human race there have been products that could have benefited mankind greatly but have been withheld from them. Withholding foodstuffs, health

Business by the Book Proverbs 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Two kids decided to pull a practical joke on one of their dads. While he was asleep on the sofa they quietly smeared Limburger cheese on his mustache. When the man awoke he said to himself, “This sofa stinks.” Upon getting up off the sofa he said, “This shirt I have on stinks” so he took the shirt off. Then, “Something in this house stinks.” So he