Seize the chance to choose wisdom over wealth...
Today's Scripture:
How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:16
Money seems to be the bottom line for so many decisions in business and in families. The quality-versus-quantity debate is discussed between teenagers and their parents and among executive boards and upper management of manufacturing companies.
At times you must make a decision between the potential of wealth and the opportunity of learning.
Chick-fil-A my favorite fast food restaurants is a n ideal example of this challenge. For over sixty years, the company's founder, Truett Cathy, has kept a "never on Sunday" policy in place. The organization firmly believes that their employees should have an opportunity to enjoy family and worship on Sunday if they choose. Although it has been suggested that the company is jeopardizing profits, Chick-fil-A is satisfied as the nation's second largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain reporting more than 1.7 billion dollars in 2004 system-wide sales. Another area where Chick-fil-A has been questioned concerning profit possibilities is their franchise opportunities. The company is quite selective in allowing franchises. Over the last year, they approved fewer than one hundred applicants out of a pool of more than ten thousand interested buyers. The company is confident that maintaining their standards and values is more important than attaining a higher bottom-line profit.
You may not be in a position to close your business on Sunday, but you may have a choice of whether or not to work on your day of worship. Consider the possibilities, come up with alternatives, weigh your options, and make your decision.
Selah people' and friends opportunities to choose wisdom over wealth are all around. Examine your recent choices between earning money and gleaning insight. Be sure you are budgeting your life wisely.
"Take time today to choose wisdom over wealth and invest in your relationship with family, friends and most importantly your relationship with God."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
At times you must make a decision between the potential of wealth and the opportunity of learning.
Chick-fil-A my favorite fast food restaurants is a n ideal example of this challenge. For over sixty years, the company's founder, Truett Cathy, has kept a "never on Sunday" policy in place. The organization firmly believes that their employees should have an opportunity to enjoy family and worship on Sunday if they choose. Although it has been suggested that the company is jeopardizing profits, Chick-fil-A is satisfied as the nation's second largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain reporting more than 1.7 billion dollars in 2004 system-wide sales. Another area where Chick-fil-A has been questioned concerning profit possibilities is their franchise opportunities. The company is quite selective in allowing franchises. Over the last year, they approved fewer than one hundred applicants out of a pool of more than ten thousand interested buyers. The company is confident that maintaining their standards and values is more important than attaining a higher bottom-line profit.
You may not be in a position to close your business on Sunday, but you may have a choice of whether or not to work on your day of worship. Consider the possibilities, come up with alternatives, weigh your options, and make your decision.
Selah people' and friends opportunities to choose wisdom over wealth are all around. Examine your recent choices between earning money and gleaning insight. Be sure you are budgeting your life wisely.
"Take time today to choose wisdom over wealth and invest in your relationship with family, friends and most importantly your relationship with God."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
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