Solomon is instructing those who would be wise that when they are in a situation to exploit a shortage, even more than it is, so that prices

Do not become so committed to money that you are willing to ignore righteousness, justice, truth. If you go down the path of shady ethics an

Our culture treats stealing as no big deal and, therefore, we have more stealing. We do not demand that a person who steals publicly apologi

Wealth and power need to be tended, maintained, and cared for because they can go away.   Each of the ways that he mentions that wealth can

The crown is that which is obvious to others of your level of honor and prestige. When a person lives a wise life, there are evidences all o

You either make yourself work hard or someone else will make you work hard. It is your choice, but you will work hard. It is always more ple

You must treat people right. You must not take advantage of people just because you can.  I have watched what seemed like this situation bei

Do not allow the corruption of business transactions to become the norm. It is destructive to society.  Many times you will have the chance

Be careful of how your attitude will change based upon your own resources. Jesus himself said that it is the poor in spirit who will associa

One of the lessons that we need to take from this truth is that life and others will not always be fair with us. When we go to an official w

The last aspect of maintaining a healthy perspective at work is the concept of HOPE, which I put in here knowing that job situations and inc

It is interesting that Solomon needs to help people see the value of the information that he has shared. It is too easy to pass by relationa

The dwelling of the wise is a place filled with stored-up treasure: treasure that took a while to amass; treasure that took self-denial to b

If what you say causes a bitter mold to grow in the other person towards you, then you will not have a good result in life or business. If w

In this proverb Solomon is trying to teach a practical principle about how to motivate a servant to do what you want them to do. He points o

It is amazing how many people miss the fact that you must work hard at what you have in front of you, even if you do not like it. The land h

One has to believe that you are superior to those whose goods you seize. Your gaining is coming at great expense to your soul.

Impulsive negative behavior does not only affect you but puts your entire family or loved ones into an unbearable situation that could lead

Solomon states the principle straight-up when he says: He who cares for his master will be honored. In other words, that person will get ahe

In order to gain control over your life, you must more deeply engage your soul and evaluate the temptations and desires that present themsel