Proverbs 27:13
Take his
garment that is surety for a stranger,
and take a
pledge of him for a strange woman.
In business
matters the Lord wants us gentle as doves and wise as serpents. We do not get into a business matter with a
stranger and trust them without some sort of collateral. The money we have been given has been given
to us as stewards. Stewards are managing
someone else’s money. The money we have
is the Lord’s and we answer to Him for how it is used. We have every right to check into someone’s
credit score, work history and reputation; even if the person says they are a
believer. The book of first John
declares over and over again that many times a person will say that they are a
believer when, in fact, their lives disprove this. If someone is insulted with your inquiries
when they are a stranger to you, be warned.
No one who is doing right is afraid to come to the light. Be wise, dear sister. Do not be simple and gullible. If you do not know someone’s character you
have the right to research. Do not be
deceived into thinking that searching out truth is a lack of faith. We are to place our faith in God alone. People are allowed to be scrutinized
especially in business dealings.
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