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What is the primary lesson illustrated by the story of Job?
What is the primary lesson illustrated by the story of Job?
- Immediate wealth is promised to all believers.
- Suffering is always a punishment for sin.
- Enduring faith in God through suffering is essential. (correct)
- Wealth is the key to happiness.
What challenge did Satan propose regarding Job?
What challenge did Satan propose regarding Job?
- Job would abandon his wealth.
- Job would curse God for his suffering.
- Job would experience financial ruin.
- Job would lose his faith if his wealth was taken away. (correct)
What did God ultimately do for Job after his suffering?
What did God ultimately do for Job after his suffering?
- God restored Job's wealth and blessed him further. (correct)
- God allowed Job to die peacefully.
- God provided Job with a new family but limited wealth.
- God made Job a servant to others as punishment.
What is required when asking God for blessings, according to the teachings in Mark 11:22–25?
What is required when asking God for blessings, according to the teachings in Mark 11:22–25?
What does the love of money eventually lead to, according to 1 Timothy 6:10?
What does the love of money eventually lead to, according to 1 Timothy 6:10?
What is a common temptation faced when pursuing long-term goals?
What is a common temptation faced when pursuing long-term goals?
How did Job respond to the accusations of having sinned during his suffering?
How did Job respond to the accusations of having sinned during his suffering?
What does long-term thinking in business primarily focus on?
What does long-term thinking in business primarily focus on?
How did the management style of the CEO evolve as the company grew?
How did the management style of the CEO evolve as the company grew?
What was a potential risk faced by the company while focusing on long-term success?
What was a potential risk faced by the company while focusing on long-term success?
According to the content, what concept is illustrated by the story of Job?
According to the content, what concept is illustrated by the story of Job?
What kind of corporation is World Wide Technology described as?
What kind of corporation is World Wide Technology described as?
How does the CEO view the relationship between giving and receiving?
How does the CEO view the relationship between giving and receiving?
What is one challenge of maintaining long-term thinking in business?
What is one challenge of maintaining long-term thinking in business?
What does the phrase 'the seeds we wisely sow today will be reaped a hundredfold in years to come' refer to?
What does the phrase 'the seeds we wisely sow today will be reaped a hundredfold in years to come' refer to?
Flashcards
Long-term thinking
Long-term thinking
Planning for future growth and success, even if it means sacrificing short-term gains.
Long-term investments
Long-term investments
Investing in things that will create value over time.
Short-term profits
Short-term profits
Profits earned in the near future.
Sacrificing short-term for long-term
Sacrificing short-term for long-term
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Faith in the unseen
Faith in the unseen
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Patience
Patience
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Business planning
Business planning
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Giving to others
Giving to others
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Job's Trial
Job's Trial
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Faith's Reward
Faith's Reward
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Temptation of Short-Term Gain
Temptation of Short-Term Gain
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Short-Term vs. Long-Term Investment
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Investment
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Love of Money
Love of Money
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Forgiveness in Prayer
Forgiveness in Prayer
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Overcoming Doubts
Overcoming Doubts
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Study Notes
Long-Term Thinking
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Foundational Principle: Long-term planning is crucial for business success, similar to a tree requiring consistent water and nourishment to thrive.
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World Wide Technology Example: The company prioritizes long-term investments to strengthen infrastructure, anticipating positive returns in the future, rather than chasing short-term profits (e.g., 5-15 years).
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Giving to Others: The company's CEO emphasizes altruism, believing giving leads to receiving (e.g., employee benefit packages, customer care). This principle hasn't changed despite the company's significant growth.
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Difficult Decisions: Sometimes, sacrifices of short-term profit are needed to achieve long-term goals, especially during the startup period.
Biblical Parallels
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Job's Story: The biblical story of Job illustrates enduring faith and patience in the face of extreme hardship and loss. Job's faith never wavered, even when his wealth and family were taken away. God eventually restored Job's fortune and position
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Faith Overcomes Doubt: Jesus' teachings emphasize faith as a tool for achieving goals, regardless of seeming obstacles. Forgiveness of others is key to receiving God's blessings.
Importance of Long-Term Vision
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Resistance to Short-Term Pressures: External pressures (e.g., in publicly traded companies, investors and analysts focus on immediate profits from stock price increases), and internal temptations can undermine long-term strategic plans.
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Love of Money: Prioritizing short-term gains over long-term value can lead to greater problems than anticipated; this is a temptation.
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Sustaining Faith: Long-term vision requires strong faith and patience in the face of uncertainty and setbacks.
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