Business Basics from the Bible: More Ancient Wisdom for Modern Business
What do the Scriptures say hell is? John Walvoord argues that it is a literal place of smoke and flames. William Crockett defends a metaphorical view, punishment but not necessarily literal fire. Clark Pinnock presents conditional immortality - punishment but not forever. And Zachary Hayes explains the concept of purgatory. Bob Briner understands the pressures a man of God faces in today's business world. He knows the struggles and temptations. The loneliness. The ethical problems, sexual lures, and family concerns. Briner also knows how to apply the Bible's time-tested precepts to meet those challenges. His extensive experience in the worlds of professional sports and television production offers numerous case studies. From a personal invitation to attend the Shah of Iran's lavishly financed world-class tennis tournament, to the ins and outs of sports television broadcasting, Briner demonstrates sound scriptural wisdom applied to life on-the-go. Business Basics from the Bible brings Christianity to where the real battles are fought. You'll recognize the territory: "I'll be the first to say you shouldn't be making decisions if you haven't done your homework. Before you make any business decision, you had better have all the information you can humanly gather. But we shouldn't stop there. If we take God at His word, we realize that He offers to guide us with His wisdom. All we have to do is ask."  - from the book Business Basics from the Bible meets life head-on with a down-to-earth faith. It's full of practical, frontline insights for integrating your Christianity with your career. Pack it with you on your next business trip, and prepare to be challenged, affirmed, and inspired.