Not deciding is deciding, and when I first learned that, it was enlightening and liberating!
Imagine a parent telling their child to do something only to be met with this response: “Thanks. I’ll think about it.”
When God the Father tells me to do something, I must move fast and fast.
Jesus said to those businessmen in the fishing industry, “Come, follow me.” Immediately, they left their nets and followed Jesus Christ. That led to a more exciting and adventurous life. Late obedience is really disobedience.
“There is a right time and a right way to do everything.”
Time is important in all areas of life: business, sports, music, friendship. It is a skill that must be learned. This rhythm of work and rest has been called ‘walking in the Spirit’.
I need to move urgently when I know I have to ask or offer forgiveness. Holding on to guilt, grudges, or complaints can affect your health and well-being.
Facing temptation is a scenario to get out of immediately. Joseph knew how to flee temptation when he served in Potiphar’s house.
If you don’t want to be stung by bees, stay away from the hive!
Having made vows, and made promises to God, involves us in acting with fidelity and promptness.
“Do not deny good to those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act”.
Small businesses find themselves short of cash when the “big guys” are slow or slow to pay suppliers.
Serious financial problems could easily be solved by following biblical principles.
We have been hearing, again this year, from several companies that are in serious financial difficulties because suppliers were not meeting their invoices in a reasonable period of time.
Do people never see how what God has said in His holy Word, when applied in a practical way and in one dimension, seeks to solve and resolve many of the debilitating circumstances that must be faced on a regular basis in the line of sins? ordinary business – and in every other field – particularly justice – but that he will have to wait another day to write it.
God’s offer of salvation in and through Jesus Christ is often delayed.
I’ll deal with that when I’m older, or when ‘stuff’ settles down, but we’ll soon find out that ‘stuff’ never settles down. We do it now, because we have no guarantee of tomorrow.
Not deciding is deciding!
When I first learned that truth, it was very enlightening. Delay is a decision. Delaying the payment of an account is a very unfair decision; in fact, we must call it what it really is, it is a deliberate sin.
He dishonors and disobeys the holy Word of God, and some may even think that he is smart, and maybe even wise, not in God’s eyes!
This problem that causes so much “worry”, tension and stress in business could be solved in a very short time if people knew the principles behind God’s ways for humanity and business ethics. I wish I could reach more people to teach. this in Business Courses in our Colleges and Universities!