Questions and Answers
What did the widow say she had in her house?
Nothing at all except a flask of olive oil
What are the three things the Holy Spirit wants you to achieve from this lesson?
Abundance mindset, capacity to manage resources, excellence
What must you first have to be excellent in your business or career?
The oil stopped flowing when there were no containers to receive it.
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What does 'borrow vessels' mean in the context of this teaching?
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What is the key difference between competency and excellence?
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What should you say no to in order to achieve excellence?
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What is one way to discover your potential according to the teaching?
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What should you invest in to gain knowledge?
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According to Proverbs 22:29, what will a diligent man do?
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What should you do to avoid losing the skills or resources that you have?
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Abundance is for one person only.
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What is the 'seeing eye' referred to in the teaching?
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________ is when you do not make use of your resources and end up losing them.
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What investment is emphasized for experiencing growth?
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Study Notes
Business Excellence Overview
- Three goals emphasized: abundance mindset, resource management, and excellence.
- Connection made between Christianity and high standards; mediocrity should not exist within a believer's life.
Biblical Foundation: 2 Kings 4:1-7
- Story of a widow seeking help from Elisha, highlighting the importance of recognizing existing resources.
- Widow's initial resource was limited to a small flask of olive oil, contrasting the abundance that follows.
Key Themes
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Abundance Mindset:
- "Borrow vessels" challenges the idea of self-sufficiency; signifies the need for external resources and support.
- Encourages seeking knowledge through classes and serving others to gain skills.
- Personal storytelling illustrates that one can profit from a business they do not fully understand, emphasizing learning over expertise.
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Capacity to Manage Resources:
- Oil symbolizes opportunities that stop flowing without proper management and utilization (no containers = no oil).
- The parable of the servants and the coins illustrates accountability; failure to utilize resources leads to loss.
- Emphasis on building capacity to leverage future God-given opportunities.
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Excellence:
- Distinction drawn between competency (basic ability) and excellence (superior standards).
- Four key points on achieving competency:
- Reject mediocrity; all tasks should be done as if serving God.
- Importance of service as foundational training for leadership and skill development.
- Continuous investment in knowledge must include time and financial resources.
- The “seeing eye” as a metaphor for a wise perspective enhances creativity and excellence.
Five Investments for Growth
- Time in Prayer and Scripture: Spiritual insights for business decisions.
- Financial Resources in the Kingdom: Tithing and supporting church projects as an investment in spiritual wealth.
- Personal Knowledge Investment: Gain skills that are irreplaceable through education and training.
- Impacting Others: Building community and helping others fosters an abundance mindset.
- Investing in Assets: Focus on resources that increase in value over time, reducing personal labor input.
Final Thoughts
- The pursuit of excellence requires shifting mindsets towards abundance rather than isolated efforts.
- Growth necessitates diligence, responsibility, and a proactive approach in learning and service.
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Description
Join Ma Maudlyn Calmday as she shares insights on business excellence from a Christian perspective. This lesson focuses on developing an abundance mindset, resource management, and the pursuit of excellence in life, emphasizing the importance of avoiding mediocrity. Take notes on these spiritual and practical teachings for personal growth.
