One of the many ways we can show kindness is to extend mercy. Proverbs 11:17 KJV –“The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.”.For us to grow in Christ and become unified against the enemy’s attacks, we must learn to love, forgive, and be kind to each other. Here, in verse thirty-two (32), he reminds the Ephesians to act kindly and forgive each other. In Ephesians 4, the apostle Paul covers a variety of important points about the need for unity and maturity within the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:32 KJV –“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”.The story of the Pharoah’s daughter ( Exodus 2: 5-10 KJV).The story of the widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:6-20 KJV).The Story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25- 37 KJV).He was diligent in business (Gen 30:35-43).Īs an email (IBEC Insights).Bible verses about Kindness and generosity.He was not afraid to take risks (Gen 30:31-33).He was as “wise as a serpent and as gentle as a dove” (Gen 30:31-32, Matt 10:16).He was committed to providing for his family (30:30c).He was faithful over another man’s business (Gen 30:27).He trusted God for his provision (Gen 28:20).He believed the promises of God (Gen 28:12-19).What were the keys to Jacob building his wealth? Jacob became exceedingly prosperous and had male and female servants, large flocks, camels and donkeys (Gen 30:43). As a result of this shrewd business transaction by Jacob, the Lord gave him clever ideas and further prospered the works of his hands. He therefore exchanged his expertise not for salaries and benefits, but for an equity stake in the business. He understood his value and recognized that no amount of money offered by Laban could have been enough to pay him what he was worth, since he was the one with the expertise. This approach increased Jacob’s risk, but also increased his chances of becoming wealthy. Jacob does not name a salary, but rather asks for equity partnership in the business.Įquity partnership is an exchange of money or work for a percentage of shares in the business. “How much will it take for you to stay?” he asks. He therefore requests that Jacob name his wages. His uncle refuses to let Jacob go, recognizing that his business has increased tremendously in revenue since Jacob has been working for him. Now with a growing family, Jacob requests permission from his uncle to leave and go back to his country and to make provision for his own household. Through the duration of Jacob’s time working for Laban, the Lord prospered Laban’s business. However, Laban tricks him into working for fourteen years for two of his daughters, the youngest and the oldest, even though Jacob was interested only in the youngest. Jacob makes an agreement with his uncle to work for him for seven years in exchange for his youngest daughter. Laban is also an entrepreneur in the sheep and cattle business. Jacob is sent to his uncle, Laban, to get a wife. He has experience working with sheep - his grandfather, Abraham, made his money through the sheep and cattle business, and so did his father. In the book of Genesis, we find Jacob, the grandson of a wealthy businessman. Let me pass through all your flock today, removing from there all the speckled and spotted sheep, and all the brown ones among the lambs, and the spotted and speckled among the goats and these shall be my wages. What the devil means for evil, God always utilizes for our good. He specializes in helping us make good out of bad situations. Reposted from the original blog with permission.Ĭan the Lord provide guidelines to His children on how to build wealth during difficult economic times? Of course the answer is, “Yes.” Bad times are nothing new to God. Sharp, Director of Training, IBEC Ventures How Jacob built his wealthĬopyright © 2015 Patrice Tsague. Whether the reader is starting something for the first time, or is a long time owner, this reminder from the life of Jacob will encourage and stimulate us to even greater success. He takes a story from the Bible and finds practical truths for starting a business which will build wealth. This week’s blog is written by a friend, Patrice Tsague founder and CEO of Nehemiah Project.
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