“Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts of his own feet and drinks violence.” – Proverbs 26:6 This chapter lists many warnings about the dangers of dealing with fools. (Prov 26:1-10, 12) The violence of this one seems gratuitous. You’re only sending a...
Hard work pays
“Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.” – Proverbs 14:4 There’s an adage that if you want to find someone to do a job, look for the busiest people. The underlying principle is that the people who have the...
We’ve all got a boss
“Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.” - Prov 30:10 This is one of those places where it feels like the Bible gets unnecessarily specific. Why not say: “Do not slander,” and leave it at that? Spreading false, harmful...
How to develop new leaders: The Freedom to Fail
When was the last time you failed well? I mean, really bombed out on something? We never forget our spectacular failures, but more often than not, the fear, and regret, and embarrassment evaporate, leaving behind the residue of a humorous story and, after we have...
Is getting a lot of sleep the same as being lazy?
“A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.” - Prov 6:10-11 You can sleep when you’re dead. It burns me up when I hear that. It’s the anthem of self-righteous...