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There is more great “stuff” in this book, making it a “must read” for everyone especially if you take the
time and effort to make spiritual applications of these ideas!

Things a man must do to respect himself and maintain his/her testimony for Christ:

• He must pay his debts with all the promptness within his power. Never purchase that for which you
are unable to pay.
• He must take care of his family that they may think and speak well of him.
• He must make a will of record that, in case his name is called, proper and honorable division of his
property be accomplished.
• He must have compassion upon those who are injured and smitten by misfortune and aid them
within reasonable limits. He must do deeds of thoughtfulness to those dear to him.

13.4 Let’s Practice…

1. How does a person control his expenses?

2. How can a person “make his gold multiply”?

3. What can a person do to “guard his treasures from loss”?

4. What does it mean to “make thy dwelling a profitable investment”?

5. How can a person increase his ability to earn?

6-9. What are four ways that the author of The Richest Man in Babylon suggests to “respect thyself”?

13.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

Activity: How many of these suggestions do you practice in the way you manage God’s
resources?

What areas can you improve?

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