Is it Business as usual in 2012?

Proverbs 16:3 “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” 

 Congratulations if you have made it through this year in reading the blogs put forward by the team from Kingdom Builders. Personally, I wish to say to each of you who have taken the time to read them that I genuinely offer you my thoughts; and above all my prayers for each and every one of you who are on this journey of life with me and the team. I have had a wonderful year in preparing these blogs and have learnt many lessons of the Lord myself even as I took time aside to prepare them.

 Each message has been targeted at assisting YOU in running a successful business according to the principles of God as found in what we believe wholeheartedly to be “HIS word to mankind” – The Bible.

 So I thought it only right in honouring Gods word to each of us, that I would use HIS words only in regards to some very important areas of you business, not only for next year 2012, but right now, this week, TODAY and every day.

 So as the Scripture says above “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” Here is compilation of biblical proverbs that apply directly to business, being a Christian is letting God work in each area of our lives and business is one of them!

 Dealing with Clients

• A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Prov 15:1
• Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. Prov 26:4
• The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction. Prov 16:21

 Decision Making

• Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food. Prov 12:9 
• The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. Prov 27:12
• For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers. Prov 11:14

 Business Planning

• To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. Prov 16:1
• Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers. Prov 24:6
• The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. Prov 21:5

 Being Wealthy

• A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Prov 11:25
• Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. Prov 25:28
• Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Prov 13:18

 Managing Employees

• Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. Prov 17:14
• The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work. Prov 21:25
• A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign. Prov 28:16

 May you know Jesus Christ as one who is real in your life and may HIS word live richly in your heart, your family and your business, this is my prayer for you all

 

Stephen for the Kingdom Builders Team.