Business by the Book Genesis 39:2-3 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.   It never ceases to amaze how petty people can be in business. The majority of managers, company owners, parents, preachers, and leaders from every walk of life unfortunately do more to hinder prosperity among their follow

Business by the Book Genesis 39:9 There is  none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou  art  his wife …   Joseph was a slave, but in his servitude he was prosperous. He was given free reign over all that Potiphar owned; that is except his wife. Joseph knew this, he stated as much in today’s verse. He knew his boundaries. Knowing one’s boundaries is a key to life-long success in business.   The pastor of a large church

Business by the Book Genesis 37:3  Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was  the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.   Nothing causes more problems than playing favorites. Israel, formerly known as Jacob, showed love to Joseph more than all his other children which caused hatred, ultimately attempted murder, and years of family strife.   When I was first starting out as a sales representative, the owner of the company that I w

Business by the Book Genesis 37:5  And Joseph dreamed a dream…   The story of Joseph has intrigued generations of Bible readers. It is an exciting story that is filled with treachery, adventure, heartache, and success. Throughout the narrative of Joseph’s life there are some business applications that are as interesting as they are poignant.   Joseph’s family life was not the best. His father loved him more than any of his other children which in turn caused his brothers to h

Business by the Book Genesis 24:27  … I  being in the way, the LORD led me…   Abraham’s servant was given an unenviable task: to find a wife for Isaac. Where does one begin to do such a thing? Can you imagine the thoughts of this servant as he began his trek? “How will I know her, what does she look like, will she be willing to believe me, what do I say, how do I propose for another man, etc.?”  His thoughts must have been a jumbled up mixture of emotions, fear, intrigue, and

Business by the Book Genesis 24:15 And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder .   My parents moved to a small town which is just south of Fort Worth more than forty years ago. About twenty years ago a small piece of property was placed on the market that was across the street from my mom and dad. It was fifteen acres with the

Business by the Book Genesis 24:12-14  And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham. Behold, I stand here  by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water: And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be  she