The Ocala banner., 1922-06-02
MIXING RELIGION IN BUSINESS

MIXING RELIGION IN BUSINESS
DR.. Stephen Sewell Estey. pastor
of the FIRST Presbyterian church of
Topeka, Kansas, breaches business
sermons from texts taken from the
Bible.
For example in recent sermon he
gave the following sane business rules
based on the teachings of Solomon
whose wisdom exceeded all others in
his day and is safe to follow even
now notwithstanding the mighty
changes that have taken place since
them
Don't love money more than charac-
ter. prov 22:1) "A good name is
rather to be chosen than great riches,
and loving favor rather than silver
and gold
Don't go in debt. prov. 22:7)
T.. the borrower is servant (slave)
to the lender"
Don't go ON anyone's note or bond.
(Prob. 11:15.) HE that is surety for
a stranger shall smart for it.; and he
that hateth suretyship is sure"
Don't cheat with false measures and
weights. prov. 11:1D "A false bal
ance is abomination to the Lord; but
a just weight is his delight"
Don't corner the market on grain,
or fruit, or coal, or any other commod-
ity necessary to the life of the people.
prov. 1920 He that withholdeth
corn, the people shall curse him; but
blessing shall be UPON he head of him
that selleth it."
Don't get entangled in any get-rich
quick scheme. prov. 2S:22.) HE that
hasteth to the rich hath an evil eye,
and considereth not that poverty shall
come upon him.
Don't form a trust or any organiza-
tion in restraint of trade. prov
11:21.) Though hand join in hand,
the wicked shall not be unpunished;
but the seed of the righteous shall be
delivered"
Don't associate with evil men,
prov. 1:10O my son, if sinners en-
tice thee consent thou not
Don't give way to sensual pleasures.
prov 21:17) He that loveth pleas
ure shall be poor man: he that
loveth wine and oil shall not be rich"
Be diligent in business. prov
22:29.) "Seest thou a man diligent
in his business? He shall stand be-
fore kings; he shall not stand before
mean Clowly) men,"
Consult and counsel with other peo-
pie. Don't think you know it all
prov 1920 Without counsel pur-
poses are disappointed; but in the null
titude of counsellors they are estab-
lished."
Keep your business affairs to your
self prov. 1879 He that keepeth
his mouth keepeth his life; but he that
openeth wide his lips shall have de-
structiOn"
Lay up something for the future.
prov. 6:6-S.) Go to the ant. thou
sluggard; consider her ways, and be
wise; which. having no guide, over
seer, or ruler, provideth her meat in
the summer, and gathereth her food
in the harvest"
Lcok after details. prov. 1928
24) BE thou deligent to know the
state of thy fiocks, and look well to
thy herds; for riches are not forever
Make your children stand on their
own feet, not on your back. prov.
20:21o IAN Inheritance may be got
ten hastily at the beginning; but the
end thereof shall not be blessed
Take time to make friends. They
are necessary TO business success.
prov. 1S:24.) "A man that hath
friends must show himself friendly. :.
Look for the good in people and
things. prov. 11:27.) He that dill
gently seeketh good procureth favor;
but he that seeketh mischief, it shall
come unto him."
Be generous in expenditures that
are demanded for improvement and
progress. prov. 11:24.) There IS