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The abundance mindset is one of the outcomes the speaker hopes to achieve during the lesson.
The abundance mindset is one of the outcomes the speaker hopes to achieve during the lesson.
True (A)
The widow mentioned in the story had a large amount of money saved for emergencies.
The widow mentioned in the story had a large amount of money saved for emergencies.
False (B)
Elisha instructed the widow to sell the olive oil and pay her debts.
Elisha instructed the widow to sell the olive oil and pay her debts.
True (A)
The widow filled all the jars brought to her by her sons.
The widow filled all the jars brought to her by her sons.
Competency and excellence are considered to be on the same level.
Competency and excellence are considered to be on the same level.
The speaker believes that mediocrity should be a part of Christianity.
The speaker believes that mediocrity should be a part of Christianity.
The statement 'Say no to mediocrity' encourages people to strive for substandard work.
The statement 'Say no to mediocrity' encourages people to strive for substandard work.
The widow was worried about losing her house due to unpaid debts.
The widow was worried about losing her house due to unpaid debts.
The olive oil continued to flow until the widow ran out of jars.
The olive oil continued to flow until the widow ran out of jars.
A person who is diligent in their business will stand before ordinary people.
A person who is diligent in their business will stand before ordinary people.
The speaker mentioned five things to achieve from the lesson.
The speaker mentioned five things to achieve from the lesson.
Serving others is viewed as an opportunity for personal growth and skill development.
Serving others is viewed as an opportunity for personal growth and skill development.
The Bible encourages doing work with minimal effort since it is not personally beneficial.
The Bible encourages doing work with minimal effort since it is not personally beneficial.
Changing one's mindset is emphasized as crucial for achieving competency.
Changing one's mindset is emphasized as crucial for achieving competency.
The importance of correcting mistakes while working is downplayed.
The importance of correcting mistakes while working is downplayed.
Investing in knowledge does not require resources such as time or money.
Investing in knowledge does not require resources such as time or money.
It's recommended to avoid service in order to learn and grow.
It's recommended to avoid service in order to learn and grow.
The attitude of 'it's not my business' is considered a positive mindset.
The attitude of 'it's not my business' is considered a positive mindset.
Working without being paid can lead to recognition and new opportunities.
Working without being paid can lead to recognition and new opportunities.
Being competent at something guarantees excellence.
Being competent at something guarantees excellence.
To serve effectively, one must pay the price of service.
To serve effectively, one must pay the price of service.
Mediocrity is acceptable within the context of Christianity.
Mediocrity is acceptable within the context of Christianity.
Skills acquired through serving can be valuable in future careers.
Skills acquired through serving can be valuable in future careers.
Investing in knowledge enables a person to retain information that cannot be taken away from them.
Investing in knowledge enables a person to retain information that cannot be taken away from them.
According to the speaker, wealth can be achieved by embracing the seeing eye.
According to the speaker, wealth can be achieved by embracing the seeing eye.
The author invested 300,000 naira in a class to learn something new.
The author invested 300,000 naira in a class to learn something new.
Investing time in prayer and the word of God can lead to insightful ideas and growth.
Investing time in prayer and the word of God can lead to insightful ideas and growth.
Investing your resources is only necessary for personal gain.
Investing your resources is only necessary for personal gain.
The seeing eye refers to a physical ability to perceive light.
The seeing eye refers to a physical ability to perceive light.
The speaker suggests that learning about different kinds of birds is unimportant.
The speaker suggests that learning about different kinds of birds is unimportant.
Investing in assets refers to acquiring things that yield returns without requiring further effort.
Investing in assets refers to acquiring things that yield returns without requiring further effort.
The author believes that one should only invest in knowledge for personal development.
The author believes that one should only invest in knowledge for personal development.
The Five Investments for growth include investing time in prayer and personal resources in the kingdom of God.
The Five Investments for growth include investing time in prayer and personal resources in the kingdom of God.
To achieve business excellence, one must have something doing.
To achieve business excellence, one must have something doing.
Borrowing vessels is solely about obtaining physical containers.
Borrowing vessels is solely about obtaining physical containers.
The widow in the scripture was able to achieve her goals without assistance from others.
The widow in the scripture was able to achieve her goals without assistance from others.
An abundance mindset requires eliminating the idea of working alone.
An abundance mindset requires eliminating the idea of working alone.
The oil stopped flowing when there were enough containers available.
The oil stopped flowing when there were enough containers available.
The last servant in the parable effectively managed his resources.
The last servant in the parable effectively managed his resources.
It is possible to sell cakes without knowing how to bake.
It is possible to sell cakes without knowing how to bake.
A point of contact is not necessary for blessings to manifest.
A point of contact is not necessary for blessings to manifest.
You should keep the skills and relationships you learn to yourself to avoid losing them.
You should keep the skills and relationships you learn to yourself to avoid losing them.
Fear can prevent one from effectively using their resources.
Fear can prevent one from effectively using their resources.
Investing in training or education is a way to borrow skills.
Investing in training or education is a way to borrow skills.
The phrase 'you cannot carry abundance alone' emphasizes collaboration.
The phrase 'you cannot carry abundance alone' emphasizes collaboration.
The widow did not ask for help from her family when gathering the vessels.
The widow did not ask for help from her family when gathering the vessels.
An abundance mindset doesn't require any change in attitude.
An abundance mindset doesn't require any change in attitude.
How we look is not important to God and He doesn't care about our clothing.
How we look is not important to God and He doesn't care about our clothing.
The Bible mentions that our clothing should be for glory and for beauty.
The Bible mentions that our clothing should be for glory and for beauty.
God instructed Moses on how Aaron's sons should be dressed, indicating the importance of proper attire.
God instructed Moses on how Aaron's sons should be dressed, indicating the importance of proper attire.
The concept of dressing for glory and beauty does not apply to believers today.
The concept of dressing for glory and beauty does not apply to believers today.
Dressing immodestly contradicts one's priesthood.
Dressing immodestly contradicts one's priesthood.
A king's appearance is largely irrelevant to his identity and authority.
A king's appearance is largely irrelevant to his identity and authority.
The fall of man made God disregard concerns about how man looked.
The fall of man made God disregard concerns about how man looked.
Clothing choices should reflect the standards of earthly trends rather than heavenly standards.
Clothing choices should reflect the standards of earthly trends rather than heavenly standards.
The scripture implies that God was too busy to care about how His followers looked.
The scripture implies that God was too busy to care about how His followers looked.
Revelation 5:10 indicates that all believers have been made kings and priests unto God.
Revelation 5:10 indicates that all believers have been made kings and priests unto God.
One's clothing can affect the opportunities and doors open to them.
One's clothing can affect the opportunities and doors open to them.
The Bible states that clothing should be for glory or beauty, not both.
The Bible states that clothing should be for glory or beauty, not both.
God's concern for our appearance is solely about inner beauty.
God's concern for our appearance is solely about inner beauty.
It is acceptable for a priest to dress in a way that does not reflect righteousness.
It is acceptable for a priest to dress in a way that does not reflect righteousness.
Dressing according to heavenly standards can serve as a representation of one's faith.
Dressing according to heavenly standards can serve as a representation of one's faith.
Modesty and propriety are not important in a believer's dressing.
Modesty and propriety are not important in a believer's dressing.
Kings are expected to dress similarly to servants.
Kings are expected to dress similarly to servants.
Women should adorn themselves with elaborate hairstyles and expensive clothes according to heavenly standards.
Women should adorn themselves with elaborate hairstyles and expensive clothes according to heavenly standards.
Believers are not supposed to dress like the world but should look distinctively heavenly.
Believers are not supposed to dress like the world but should look distinctively heavenly.
The statement 'Men are not mind readers' emphasizes the importance of appearance in communication.
The statement 'Men are not mind readers' emphasizes the importance of appearance in communication.
All clothing styles that are beautiful also glorify God.
All clothing styles that are beautiful also glorify God.
The culture of Zion is reflected through modesty and dignity.
The culture of Zion is reflected through modesty and dignity.
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.
Dressing God's Way: Key Insights
- God emphasizes the importance of appearance, showing that what we wear is significant to Him (Exodus 28:40).
- Our attire must fulfill two criteria: it should be for glory and for beauty, reflecting God's intention for us to look attractive.
- Even after the fall of man (Genesis 3:7 & 21), God remained mindful of humanity's appearance, illustrating His concern for how we dress.
- Dressing well is a reflection of our identity as children of God and representatives of the kingdom.
- As believers, we are considered a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9) and should dress in a manner that represents our priestly calling.
- Immodest dressing contradicts our identity as priests and can confuse others about our faith and values.
- Our appearance influences perceptions; dressing casually or immodestly undermines our identity as kings and priests.
Understanding Your Royal Assignment
- Kings possess a distinct way of dressing; their appearance signifies authority and dignity (Revelation 4:3).
- True kings do not dress in a manner that demotes their status; modesty is vital to maintaining their royal image.
- A believer's outward appearance should reflect their inner transformation and authority in Christ, avoiding the appearance associated with bondage and sin (Zechariah 3:1-4).
Representing Heaven on Earth
- As citizens of Heaven, believers must embody the values and culture of Zion, differentiating themselves from worldly norms (Romans 12:2).
- Heaven's fashion culture promotes modesty, decency, propriety, and dignity as highlighted in 1 Timothy 2:9 and Proverbs 31:25.
- Dressing in accordance with heavenly standards is crucial to showcasing our identity and mission on Earth.
Impact of Appearance on Opportunities
- How one dresses can directly affect access to opportunities (Esther 4:2); attire influences how individuals are perceived and treated.
- While God looks at the heart, our outward appearance communicates our beliefs and values, making it relevant in social contexts (Matthew 7:17, Luke 6:45).
- Standards of dress should derive from God's teachings, not from worldly trends or peer pressure, reinforcing the core values of the faith community, such as Bellespray.
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Description
In this session, Ma Maudlyn Calmday discusses the importance of business excellence from a Christian perspective. She emphasizes an abundance mindset, effective resource management, and the pursuit of excellence, arguing that mediocrity and Christianity cannot coexist. The lesson aims to inspire attendees to reflect on these key principles in their lives.
