Tag: Bible and money
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The Bitcoinvention Opens Doors in Asian Markets
King Solomon’s words on wisdom and prudent living stress that governments and the wealthy should deal fairly with the poor. “Do not oppress the needy at the gate,” he says in Proverbs 22:22. In today’s financial world, advocates of the Bitcoin hope the upcoming Bitcoinvention in Manila will open doors to new opportunities in Asia’s…
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Are Bitcoins the Folly of Fools?
King Solomon’s Proverbs stress the importance of wisdom and prudence over folly and recklessness. The crown of the wise is their riches, “ he says in Proverbs 14:24, “The folly of fools, imprudence.” Now, as the Bit coin continues to make financial headlines for its growing acceptance around the world, the digital coin is facing…
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Financial Literacy: a Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
King Solomon’s words on wisdom and the keys to living a life blessed by God are intended for everyone but especially the young. “The parables of Solomon,” begins the Book of Proverbs, “to give subtilty to little ones, to the young man knowledge and understanding.“ (Proverbs 1:1-4) For today’s young people, a financial gift this…
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Can Digital Currency Dominate the Markets?
Gold and silver were the coin of the realm in King Solomon’s day, and even he realized that they were transitory. Now, as the Bitcoin and other digital currencies threaten to dethrone traditional monetary systems on the world stage, financial experts are calling for a dose of the wise king’s virtues of wisdom and prudence…
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“Financial Advisor” Scams Target Seniors
As King Solomon says in his Proverbs, wisdom and prudence lay the foundation for a prosperous, peaceful old age. But in today’s complex financial world, the promise of that kind of peace and prosperity can turn out to be a scam, perpetrated by bogus “financial advisors” targeting senior investors worried about covering retirement, estates and…
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Digital Currency: Changing the World’s Financial Landscape?
Wisdom is worth far more than money, King Solomon tells us in his Proverbs. And throughout the Bible – and human history – money has been the cornerstone and the unchanging reference point used by nearly every society. Now, though, the strong showing of the Bitcoin and other digital currencies in the world’s money markets…
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A Quantitative Easer Speaks the Truth about the Stimulus
Speaking truth reaps rewords from heaven, King Solomon tells us in Prov4rbs 10:21: “The lips of the just teach many.” That may be more important than ever in today’s complex world of information overload, where the truth about major financial misdeeds might never be known unless an insider comes forth to tell it. That’s what…
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10 More Words for Wise Investing
King Solomon’s words on wise money management in the Books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes echo down the ages with timeless advice for modern investors too. Today, successful people including a sports legend, an automotive pioneer and a real estate expert join the King to offer a textbook’s worth of financial and investing wisdom in a…
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3 Keys to Making Safe Mobile Transactions
King Solomon’s watchwords, prudence and wisdom, are just as relevant to today’s technology filled world as they were in the days of the great King. And as new devices make it easier to manage your money wherever you go, a little prudence and wisdom can prevent identity theft and account hacking when you’re shopping or…
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Making a Difference With Foreclosures?
The wise King Solomon had much praise for the just – people who deal fairly with others, speak truth and deal equitably in business. Among his many proverbs in praise of the just, he says in Proverbs 10:16: “The work of the just is unto life, but the fruit of the wicked unto death.” As…