6. How does the good man guide his affairs?
“A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.” Ps. 112:5.
7. To what should those listen who lack business discretion?
“Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.” Prov. 13:18.
Note.—It is wise for those who, from lack of natural business ability, find themselves constantly running into debt, to seek advice and counsel from those endowed with more wisdom in such matters.
8. Which of Christ's parables teaches business discretion?
“For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.” Luke 14:28-30.
9. How were means provided for building the tabernacle?
“And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the Lord commanded, saying, Take ye from among you an offering unto the Lord: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the Lord; gold, and silver, and brass,” etc. Ex. 35:4-9.
10. What provision did David make for building the temple?