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Tuesday, October 29, 2013Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Prov 28:13, Prov 28:13, “He who conceals his “He who conceals his

transgressions will not prosper, transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and but he who confesses and

forsakes forsakes themthem will find will find compassion.”compassion.”

DoxologyDoxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.—Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.—Amen.Amen.

Prov 3:5,Prov 3:5,“Trust in the LORD with all “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your heart and do not lean on

your own understanding.”your own understanding.”

Proverbs 11 OutlineProverbs 11 OutlineBusiness dealings related to:Business dealings related to: Vs. 1-8, Integrity. Vs. 1-8, Integrity. Vs. 9-14, Speech.Vs. 9-14, Speech. Vs. 15-23, Wisdom. Vs. 15-23, Wisdom. Vs. 24-26, Giving. Vs. 24-26, Giving. Vs. 27-32, Motivation. Vs. 27-32, Motivation.

Blessings vs. Divine Blessings vs. Divine discipline by association discipline by association

related to speech in business.related to speech in business.Pt. 6Pt. 6

Prov 11:14Prov 11:14

Prov 11:14Prov 11:14“Guidance” -“Guidance” -

TACHBULOTH, TACHBULOTH, ְח�ֻּב��לֹו�ת ְח�ֻּב��לֹו�תת� , ,ת�“steering or guidance. “steering or guidance.

Choosing the right Choosing the right information at the right time information at the right time

from an abundance of from an abundance of information you have information you have

received, and applying it to received, and applying it to life’s situations.life’s situations.

Choosing the right Choosing the right information at the right time information at the right time

from an abundance of from an abundance of information you have information you have

received, and applying it to received, and applying it to life’s situations. life’s situations.

This is what is not happening.This is what is not happening.

A boss or ruler without wise A boss or ruler without wise counsel to guide his decisions counsel to guide his decisions

is like a ship at sea without is like a ship at sea without anyone at the helm.anyone at the helm.

In Prov 1:5 it meant rules of In Prov 1:5 it meant rules of self-government; whereas self-government; whereas here it means rules for the here it means rules for the government of the people.government of the people.

The wicked may give The wicked may give deceitful advice or counsel, deceitful advice or counsel, Prov 12:5, but a person is Prov 12:5, but a person is

always benefited by seeking always benefited by seeking counsel from the wise. counsel from the wise.

Prov 20:18,Prov 20:18,“Prepare plans by “Prepare plans by

consultation, and make war consultation, and make war by wise guidance.”by wise guidance.”

Prov 24:6,Prov 24:6,“For by wise guidance you “For by wise guidance you

will wage war, and in will wage war, and in abundance of counselors there abundance of counselors there

is victory.”is victory.”

““Fall” - NAPHAL, Fall” - NAPHAL, ל�ַפ �ַפלָנ ,,ָנ“To fall, to lie, to prostrate “To fall, to lie, to prostrate

oneself, to overthrow”, (i.e., oneself, to overthrow”, (i.e., the the collapse of a business or collapse of a business or the Five Cycles of Discipline the Five Cycles of Discipline

on a nation, Lev 26.)on a nation, Lev 26.)

TACHBULOTH with TACHBULOTH with NAPHAL - people being NAPHAL - people being

placed under bondage by their placed under bondage by their leaders and forced to worship leaders and forced to worship them, which is the result for a them, which is the result for a

reversionistic nation.reversionistic nation.

Eight Steps on howEight Steps on howNations Rise and FallNations Rise and Fall..

Eight Step on howEight Step on howNations Rise and FallNations Rise and Fall. .

1. From bondage to spiritual faith. 1. From bondage to spiritual faith.


1. From bondage to spiritual faith.1. From bondage to spiritual faith.2. From spiritual faith to great courage.2. From spiritual faith to great courage.



3. From courage to liberty.3. From courage to liberty.



3. From courage to liberty.3. From courage to liberty.4. From liberty to abundance.4. From liberty to abundance.




5. From abundance to complacency.5. From abundance to complacency.




5. From abundance to complacency.5. From abundance to complacency.6. From complacency to apathy.6. From complacency to apathy.




5. From abundance to complacency.5. From abundance to complacency.6. From complacency to apathy.6. From complacency to apathy.7. From apathy to dependence.7. From apathy to dependence.




5. From abundance to complacency.5. From abundance to complacency.6. From complacency to apathy.6. From complacency to apathy.7. From apathy to dependence.7. From apathy to dependence.

8. From dependence back into bondage. 8. From dependence back into bondage.

The Contrast!The Contrast!

The Contrast! The Contrast!

The wisdom of consulting The wisdom of consulting with an with an

“abundance of counselors” “abundance of counselors” ROB YA’ATS, ROB YA’ATS,

before making any decision.before making any decision.

It is having humility of soul to It is having humility of soul to seek advice from many who seek advice from many who have Bible Doctrine in their have Bible Doctrine in their

souls who make wise souls who make wise decisions from a position of decisions from a position of

strength. strength.

Eccl 9:7, Eccl 9:7, “The words of the wise heard “The words of the wise heard

in quietness are in quietness are betterbetter than than the shouting of a ruler among the shouting of a ruler among

fools.”fools.”

““Two heads are Two heads are better than one.”better than one.”

Cf. Prov 15:22; 20:18; 24:5f.Cf. Prov 15:22; 20:18; 24:5f.

Prov 15:22,Prov 15:22,“Without consultation, plans “Without consultation, plans are frustrated, but with many are frustrated, but with many counselors they succeed.” counselors they succeed.”

An “abundance of counselors” An “abundance of counselors” may allude to the books of the may allude to the books of the

Bible as our Lord is called Bible as our Lord is called “Wonderful Counselor”, and “Wonderful Counselor”, and we receive His counsel when we receive His counsel when

we receive His Word.we receive His Word.

Isa 9:6,Isa 9:6,“For a child will be born to us, “For a child will be born to us,

a son will be given to us; and the a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His government will rest on His

shoulders; and His name will be shoulders; and His name will be called called Wonderful CounselorWonderful Counselor, , Mighty God, Eternal Father, Mighty God, Eternal Father,

Prince of Peace.”Prince of Peace.”

When the leaders of a When the leaders of a business or society have an business or society have an

abundance of Bible Doctrine abundance of Bible Doctrine in their souls, their in their souls, their

subordinates are blessed by subordinates are blessed by God with “victory.” God with “victory.”

““Victory” - TESHUAH, Victory” - TESHUAH, �ָע�ה �ׁש�ֹו �ָע�הת� �ׁש�ֹו deliverance or , “deliverance or“ ,ת�

salvation.” It implies bringing salvation.” It implies bringing help to those in trouble rather help to those in trouble rather than rescuing them from it.than rescuing them from it.

Leadership PrinciplesLeadership Principles

Leadership PrinciplesLeadership Principles 1. Leaders have a sense of 1. Leaders have a sense of

mission, Neh 1:3-11.mission, Neh 1:3-11.

Leadership PrinciplesLeadership Principles 1. Leaders have a sense of 1. Leaders have a sense of

mission, Neh 1:3-11.mission, Neh 1:3-11.2. Leaders leverage their 2. Leaders leverage their

power and resources, power and resources, Neh 2:5-10.Neh 2:5-10.

3. Leaders conduct research, 3. Leaders conduct research, Neh 2:11-16.Neh 2:11-16.

3. Leaders conduct research, 3. Leaders conduct research, Neh 2:11-16.Neh 2:11-16.

4. Leaders do not take on the 4. Leaders do not take on the problem alone; they build problem alone; they build

unity of mission with those unity of mission with those around them, Neh 2:17-18.around them, Neh 2:17-18.

5. Leaders adapt to adversity, 5. Leaders adapt to adversity, Neh 2:9, 19-20; 4:1-3,7-9; Neh 2:9, 19-20; 4:1-3,7-9;

6:1-19; 7:1-4.6:1-19; 7:1-4.

5. Leaders adapt to adversity, 5. Leaders adapt to adversity, Neh 2:9, 19-20; 4:1-3,7-9; Neh 2:9, 19-20; 4:1-3,7-9;

6:1-19; 7:1-4.6:1-19; 7:1-4.6. Leaders resist underhanded 6. Leaders resist underhanded

politics, Neh 6:5-9.politics, Neh 6:5-9.

7. Leaders motivate verses 7. Leaders motivate verses management that regulates, management that regulates, John 21:15-17; 1 Thes 2:5; John 21:15-17; 1 Thes 2:5; Rom 16:18; 1 Peter 5:1-11.Rom 16:18; 1 Peter 5:1-11.

7. Leaders motivate verses 7. Leaders motivate verses management that regulates, management that regulates, John 21:15-17; 1 Thes 2:5; John 21:15-17; 1 Thes 2:5; Rom 16:18; 1 Peter 5:1-11.Rom 16:18; 1 Peter 5:1-11.8. Leaders serve people, 8. Leaders serve people,

Neh 7:1-2, 5; 5:18; 11:1-2.Neh 7:1-2, 5; 5:18; 11:1-2.

9. Leaders celebrate often, 9. Leaders celebrate often, Neh 8:1-12; 9:1-3; 12:27-47: Neh 8:1-12; 9:1-3; 12:27-47:

13:1-4.13:1-4.

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Proverbs Chapter 11Proverbs Chapter 11

Contrasting Speech Related to Business Contrasting Speech Related to Business Conduct, Pt. 6Conduct, Pt. 6

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