Your Livelihood and Biblical Wisdom

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Explore the intersection of scripture and livelihood, understanding the importance of following God's principles in your work. Discover key verses and insights to help shape your approach to business and finances the right way.

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NACWE SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 ON LIVELIHOOD, DOING IT GOD S WAY

Your Livelihood and Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:6 - No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge: for he taketh a man's life to pledge. Deuteronomy 24:15 - At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against thee unto the LORD, and it be sin unto thee. Luke 15:12 - And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. Acts 19:25 - Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth. 1 Corinthians 9:6 - Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? 1 Timothy 6:5 - Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

Your Livelihood and the 3 Ds Desire - The Want To: is God s Call (Think Daniel) Dedication- The Commitment To: is Your Devotion to Follow God s Call (Think David) Determination - The Perseverance To: is Your Faithfulness to God s Call (Think Job)

Whats Important Now You can have everything in Life that you want, If you will just help other people get what they want! Zig Ziglar Nothing Happens until somebody sells something. I never met a commission salesman that didn t earn every penny. And it s my intent to pay them every penny they earn, because, for every dime they make, I make a Dollar! Herman W Lay

Your Livelihood and Finances 4 Business Models Ministry-Following the Lord s promptings and trusting in His provision (Funding through Donations, You have to ask!) Company- Making/selling products and/or services with the intent of making sufficient PROFITto cover all costs (including your own salary ) PLUS sustain, grow, and leave a legacy for those that follow (Funding through margins , you have to set the right price!) Job-Make/Sell products and/or services with intent to replace salary formerly paid by an employer (Have you considered finding an employer?) Hobby - Make/Sell products and/or services without regard to financial goals and objectives (Have fun!)

3 Ds and the Next Generation of your Livelihood as a Business Decide - what is Your CALL ! Dedicate - Yourself to Achieve that Call ! Doggedly - Pursue that Call !

3 Ds And Growing your Business Define Your VALUE - What is your product or Service worth to your Customers. (How much value will it add to their lives and/or Business?) Describe Your Value - Marketing Message (Link ALL to Value) Deliver Your Value - Customer/Client Affirmation. (You have to ASK for it!)