“For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. - 1 Timothy 6:7-10”
Source: Saved from Success: How God Can Free You from Culture’s Distortion of Family, Work, and the Good Life
“CULTURE SAYS: If you've got lots of money, relax; you're standing on thick ice.
WHAT GOD HAS TAUGHT ME: If you've got lots of money, be watchful; you're standing on thin ice.”
Source: Saved from Success: How God Can Free You from Culture’s Distortion of Family, Work, and the Good Life
“The paradox of life; those who go out chasing after money eventually lose their future for a piece of bread; but those that are obsessed with their life's purpose gain the future and fulfill their call”
“Money as a medium of exchange actually represents somebody's portion of his or her life; to obtain it they exchanged goods, services, time, effort, skill, or talent. To acquire it means they are willing to exchange some portion of their life, so it has to be worth the exchange.”
“When you sacrifice what you love for success you get neither.”
Source: Anti-Time Management: Reclaim Your Time and Revolutionize Your Results with the Power of Time Tipping
“Funny how we talk about our roots when our people have been here for generations."
"Interesting, too," Anna said, "how we're not really divided according to our nationalities, but by how much or how little money we have. Most of the differences are acquired, they depend on what money can buy you.”
Source: Whose Names Are Unknown
“Within the industries where businesses typically operate with tight margins, bartering provides even more of an operational advantage. And by incorporating bartering into those industries, wider margins can maybe become more typical.”
“Possessions weigh you down.”
“People pay top dollar to eat my duck eggs. I wish they also paid bottom dollar, plus all the ones in the middle, because honestly, what am I gonna do with a dollar?”
Source: Music is fluid, and my saxophone overflows when my ducks slosh in the sounds I make in elevators.
“There's not much money to be made in duck farming. That's OK, because The Whisper Factory is now hiring! Report your grandma for suspicious behavior and get PAID!”
Source: Music is fluid, and my saxophone overflows when my ducks slosh in the sounds I make in elevators.