Last Episode of Honesty is Practical: Coping With Economic Challenges When a struggling business faces potential failure, the pressure to resort to dishonesty is great. However, such circumstances can also reveal the value of an honest reputation. Consider the example of Bill, whose construction business failed during the downturn in the housing industry in the United States. He relates: “A number of our large customers went out of business owing us hundreds of thousands of dollars. When things began to look hopeless, I approached a competitor to see if they would hire any of us. Within 48 hours of the meeting, they offered to hire me and most of my employees. I was told that my reputation for good service and honesty was well-known.” All the people whose experiences are related above are Jehovah’s Witnesses. Their business standards, like all other aspects of their lives, are based on the Bible. As you can see, rather than hindering their business success, their honesty has brought them practical benefits. Yet, there will always be situations in which dishonesty appears to offer advantages. Are financial rewards the sole measure of success? More to come your way. This time on Honesty Brings True Success.
Posted on: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:16:35 +0000
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