‘A Wise Employee.’
a) Proverbs 17:2. Will rule over their master’s disgraceful son.
b) Proverbs 14:35. Will cause their employer to rejoice.
c) Genesis 24:4-8. Will be sensitive to the instructions of their employer.
(Through this QT I understand it is necessary for an employer to encourage A Wise Employee)
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‘The Poor People.’
a) Galatians 2:10. May need continual help from the Church.
b) Exodus 23:6; Psalm 72:2; 82:3. Should not be denied Justice.
c) Leviticus 19:10. Should be treated mercifully.
d) Deuteronomy 15:10. We should give generously to them.
e) Deuteronomy 24:14. We should not take advantage of them.
f) 1 Samuel 2:7; Proverbs 22:2. Are created by the Lord.
g) Proverbs 14:21; 22:9. We will be Blessed if we help them.
h) Isaiah 25:4. The Lord is a Tower of Refuge for them.
i) Matthew 26:11. Will always be around. Poverty will never totally be alleviated.
j) Proverbs 17:5. Should not be mocked.
k) James 2:5. Can be rich in Faith.
(Through this Second one I find God’s Heart for The Poor People)
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Chris.
All employers have responsibilities. They first have responsibilities for their own families, that family needs be met. Secondly, they have responsibility for their workers, that they treat their workers properly. Finally, True Believer employers have a responsibility before God to be good stewards of their employees.
