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For many years I traveled around this country teaching business seminars mostly in customer service and communication areas. What I taught were principles based on the Bible. My job was to teach something that would work, and I know from experience that Bible-based principles work. And they work in American business just as effectively as anywhere else.  Usually, when we see people who operate without integrity, they have a very short-term perspective, and their lack of integrity will always come back to haunt them long-term. Living our lives by biblical principles allows us to sleep good at night, because we know they will prove right in the end.  Proverbs 21:21 tells us, Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. In part one, we defined pursuing righteousness as always trying to do the right thing. But what is the right thing? We must have a standard, right?   Today, everyone wants to use their own definition of the right thing. It’s called situational ethics—the ethics depend on the situation. But we’ve discovered this doesn't work so well. And American businesspeople are starting to realize we need some unshakable and immovable values and codes of conduct to be successful!  There’s no doubt God’s Word gives us that standard, and as Christians in the marketplace, we can go to it with any dilemma we face and find guidance to know what the right thing is. Then, of course, it becomes our responsibility to obey and put it in practice, regardless of the results.  To bring this right down where we all live, we'll look at two more real-life case studies and see how God’s Word applies in these ethical choices.  Case #2  You work for a manager who has a large ego and feels threatened by anyone who makes suggestions for improvement. You have an idea for a change in procedures which would improve the department’s efficiency, save money, and serve customers better. It would also make life on the job more pleasant for everyone in the department.  Your colleagues agree, but you must have your manager’s approval to make it work. If you want to get his approval, you know you must make him think it’s his idea. If you simply present it as your idea, with your rationale, it is not likely to be approved.  So, you’re thinking of ways to do this, but you’re concerned your plan may border on deceit and dishonesty. However, you’re also concerned with getting the job done.   Is there a problem here with honesty? Is this manipulative? If so, is this wrong?   Here’s a passage that gives us some guidance in this decision:  I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16).  You know, as we practice integrity in a world which often doesn’t, we are exposed, and we may appear to be naive and simple—like sheep, operating in a world of wolves. You may have felt this way on your job.  Remember, Jesus has sent us out exactly that way; if we practice integrity in every area of our lives, it may well appear that we are at the mercy of all those wolves, and they’re going to devour us. But we don’t have to worry, because we’ve got Jesus on our team, fighting that battle for us.   But as Jesus went on to say, we are not to be naive in our dealings, but rather, we are to be shrewd. Let me remind you shrewd does not mean deceptive or manipulative. Shrewd means “astute or sharp in practical matters.”   So, based on that principle, I would think you could find a way to present your ideas in a non-threatening way, dropping seeds here and there and helping this difficult boss come to your conclusion. Since the motivation is to do what’s good for the customer, company, and employees, shrewdness would lead you to find a diplomatic, yet honest, way to have your idea accepted.  There were times when Jesus was very shrewd in his dealings with people. For example, do you remember when the chief priests and elders tried to trap Jesus, asking him what authority he had to teach and do the things he was doing? Jesus answered them very shrewdly. Paraphrasing him from Matthew 21:23-37, he said, “I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?”  Now, Jesus knew he had them trapped with this question. Any answer they gave would be bad for them, so they had to answer:  “We don't know.” Then he said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things (Matthew 21:27).  That, I believe, is an example of being wise as serpents and harmless as doves. And in this case study example, you should find a way to get your idea accepted without seeming like you're just pushing it.  And that reminds me of another passage:  Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time (1 Peter 5:6).  Allowing someone else to take the credit for what you’ve done is certainly a way to humble yourself. That’s not easy to do, is it? You truly must be motivated for the good of others to have this attitude. And it will be humbling, which means God will honor you for it, in his time.  Case #3  A bright young lawyer works hard to get a position in a prestigious law firm. She does her work exceptionally well, she works many hours of overtime, she aspires to be a partner in this firm someday.  The firm has billing hour goals for each lawyer, and the goals are often unrealistic. Our young lawyer, being a Christian and a woman of integrity, turns in exactly the hours she has worked, which she knows to be more than most of the other lawyers in the firm actually work. Yet it appears to be less, because everyone else pads their hours on their reports.  She has an annual review coming up, and she knows the subject will surface. Her billing hours are not what the company would like.  What does she say to the managing partner who questions her about her hours? What will she do if she is encouraged to pad her hours? What effect could it have on her career?  The ethical course of action is very clear in this case. It is without question wrong to pad your hours, and she has done the right thing in turning in only what she has truly worked, no matter how it makes her look. The question now is, how does she address this situation during her review without pointing a finger of condemnation at others?   Really her only answer is to focus on herself and keep the focus off others. “Those are the actual hours I’ve worked. I’ve kept accurate records, and it’s an honest accounting of my time.” That's her answer.  If her management should explicitly ask or imply that she needs to turn in more hours, she will then have to address it more specifically. Perhaps she could ask, “Do you mean, then, I should be working more hours, more overtime, in order to bill more?”   If she has already established that she’s working considerable extra hours, this will flush the issue out in the open. It’s unlikely, especially in a law firm, that she will be explicitly asked or told to pad the hours.   However, let’s face the fact, if she doesn’t comply, she might be overlooked by the powers that be. She may discover promotions pass her up, and the partnership she wants isn’t offered.  Can you and I, as marketplace Christians, maintain high levels of personal integrity without adverse effects on our career? That’s the question I posed at the beginning. And the answer is, we should never ask the question. This may sound strange but let me explain.   As Christians in the marketplace, or anywhere else for that matter, we should be so committed to doing what is right—pursuing righteousness—that the consequences of that course of action become inconsequential. It simply doesn’t matter whether it has adverse effects on your career, or whether it advances you. In either case, you’re going to do the right thing.  If this is your heart desire and if you go to God’s Word for guidance whenever you face these sometimes less than clear situations, I can promise you he’ll give you guidance. And when you pursue righteousness and love, with pure motives and a genuine concern for others, you can be certain God will stick by his end of the bargain. As Proverbs 21:21 tells us, you will find life, prosperity, and honor.   To apply Bible standards in our lives on a regular basis takes more strength and power than any of us have naturally and normally. It takes supernatural power. But the good news is Jesus Christ came to this earth, died, and rose again to provide for each of us the power we need to live supernatural lives—lives of integrity, lives that care about other people, lives that are pleasing to God.   I challenge you to recommit yourself to a life of integrity, doing the right thing at any cost. 

We’re continuing our look into integrity in the marketplace. I’m going to look at another example of an ethical decision on the job and see how God’s Word gives us direction. Case #2 You work for a manager who has a large ego and feels threatened by anyone who makes suggestions for improvement. You have an idea that would improve efficiency, save budget money, and serve the customers better. Your colleagues agree, but you must have your manager’s approval to make it work. You’re thinking of ways to make him think it’s his idea, but you’re concerned your plan may border on deceit and dishonesty. However, you’re also concerned with getting the job done. Is there a problem here with honesty? Is this manipulative? If so, is this wrong? Here’s a passage that will give us some guidance in this decision: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16). As we practice integrity in a world that often doesn’t, we may appear naive and simple—like sheep operating in a world of wolves. You may have felt that way on your job at times. Remember, Jesus has sent us out exactly that way. If we practice integrity in every area of our lives, it may appear we are at the mercy of all those wolves. But as Jesus went on to say, we are not to be stupid in our dealings, but rather we are to be shrewd. Let me remind you shrewd does not mean deceptive or manipulative. Shrewd means “astute or sharp in practical matters.” Based on that principle, I would think you could find a way in this particular situation to present your ideas in a non-threatening way, dropping seeds here and there, and helping this difficult boss to come to your conclusion. Since the motivation is to do what’s good for the customer, the company and the employees, shrewdness would lead you to find a diplomatic, yet honest way to have your idea accepted. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time (1 Peter 5:6). Allowing someone else to take the credit for what you’ve done is certainly a way to humble yourself. That’s not easy to do, is it? We truly have to be motivated for the good of others to have that kind of attitude.

Sermon for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity (August 2nd, 2026) 2 Samuel 22:26-34; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13; Luke 16:1-13 Rev. Jonathan Jennings -------------------------------- Check Us Out At: www.bethlehemlutheranferrin.org www.facebook.com/bethlehemlutheranferrin/

The Scripture readings are 1 Chronicles 29:10-15; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13; and Luke 16:1-13.Your hands were created to be open to freely receive from God and freely give to others. Sadly, the Fall closed them. Jesus came with open hands to unclench our fists and make them generous.

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Brentford have done it again. In this episode, we unpack the Bees' latest clever bit of business: the £17 million signing of 26-year-old winger Jaidon Anthony from relegated Burnley. Returning to his home city of London, the former Arsenal and Bournemouth prospect brings a potent mix of direct attacking threat and relentless off-the-ball graft.We dive deep into how head coach Keith Andrews plans to integrate him into the squad, break down his impressive reliability during a tough top-flight campaign, and look at the financial architecture of a deal that keeps Brentford perfectly aligned with Premier League profit and sustainability rules. Jaidon Anthony, Brentford FC, Burnley FC Transfer, Keith Andrews, `Premier League Transfers 2026`, Community Stadium, Football Podcast, Bees Transfer Analysis, Tactical Breakdown

Ep. 1016 - It's said all the time: Build through the trenches. And if one were to look back at the past drafts of Monti Ossenfort since his time as Cardinals GM, then that is exactly what has been the goal. The trend continued this year with the selection of guard Chase Bisontis out of Texas A&M in the second round and tackle Jayden Williams out of Mississippi in the seventh round. Craig Grialou introduces both players before giving way to Paul Calvisi, who recently caught up with each of them individually. Hear Bisontis discuss his confidence having played in the SEC; hear Williams discuss his athleticism; and hear both discuss their time in college with Walter Nolen, who earned significantly praise from each.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly this weekend, leaving a legacy as a rare politician these days who reached across the aisle. What happens next?

Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly this weekend, leaving a legacy as a rare politician these days who reached across the aisle. What happens next?

Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly this weekend, leaving a legacy as a rare politician these days who reached across the aisle. What happens next?

Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly this weekend, leaving a legacy as a rare politician these days who reached across the aisle. What happens next?

Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly this weekend, leaving a legacy as a rare politician these days who reached across the aisle. What happens next?

Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly this weekend, leaving a legacy as a rare politician these days who reached across the aisle. What happens next?

Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly this weekend, leaving a legacy as a rare politician these days who reached across the aisle. What happens next?

Ep. 1016 - It's said all the time: Build through the trenches. And if one were to look back at the past drafts of Monti Ossenfort since his time as Cardinals GM, then that is exactly what has been the goal. The trend continued this year with the selection of guard Chase Bisontis out of Texas A&M in the second round and tackle Jayden Williams out of Mississippi in the seventh round. Craig Grialou introduces both players before giving way to Paul Calvisi, who recently caught up with each of them individually. Hear Bisontis discuss his confidence having played in the SEC; hear Williams discuss his athleticism; and hear both discuss their time in college with Walter Nolen, who earned significantly praise from each.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly this weekend, leaving a legacy as a rare politician these days who reached across the aisle. What happens next?

Father Hudgins' homily: Beware, Be Shrewd, Be Simple...

We are called to make this world a better place however challenging it may be.

Msgr. Roger J. Landry Chapel of the Vincentian Seminary, Krakow Tertio Millennio Seminar Friday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II Votive Mass for the Evangelization of Peoples July 10, 2026 Hos 14:2-10, Ps 51, Mt: 10:16-23   To listen to an audio recording of today's homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/7.10.26_Homily_1.mp3   The […] The post Shrewd and Pure Sheep Among Wolves, 14th Friday in Ordinary Time (II), July 10, 2026 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Based on a reflection on Matthew 10:16-23, this homily emphasizes that God desires a personal connection with humanity through the written word and the teachings of Jesus. I explain that followers are sent into a world full of hostility and danger, symbolized by the imagery of sheep among wolves. To navigate these challenges, believers are encouraged to be shrewd and street-smart while maintaining the innocence and simplicity of a dove. Through personal anecdotes and modern legal examples, the text illustrates that while Christians must use practical means and technology to defend their faith, they should ultimately trust the Holy Spirit for guidance. The final message serves as a call to active evangelization, urging individuals to become instruments through which the divine speaks to the world.

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Rico had a list of the biggest draft busts in sports history, which he had the guys guess to open the third hour. They continued their reactions to this list into the second segment and wrapped up the hour with how Steve Yzerman could somehow replicate what the Sabres did the last couple of days.

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Mark Williams-Wynn shares on how a profound dinner-table question from his three-year-old son, highlights the wisdom of shifting our focus from hoarding temporary wealth to investing our resources into people and eternity.

Our study into the Parables of Jesus continues as this week Pastor Rob Curington examines the Parable of the Shrewd Manager to discover how Jesus encourages the disciples to be wise in using their finances.

What if the real problem isn't just cynicism… but the way we think there are only two options?In Part 2 of this series, Pastor Tom explores the tension between being naive and becoming cynical—and how Jesus offers a completely different way. Drawing from Matthew 10, we're invited to live with eyes wide open while refusing to let our hearts become hardened.This message challenges us to examine where cynicism has taken root in our lives and offers a practical path forward: name it, trace it, and pray it.Rather than settling for a life that is guarded and closed off, Jesus calls us back to something deeper—a posture that is both wise and pure, grounded and open, honest yet hopeful.If you've ever found yourself becoming more critical, more guarded, or more tired of disappointment, this message is for you

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It may surprise you to know how clever business owners can be when it comes to chasing that next sale. We talk about "shrewdness" in business, and what transparency really means for your customers.  Mentioned in this episode - "The Man in the Glass" poem by Peter Dale Wimbrow Sr.   This episode is sponsored by Prime Payments USA. You've worked hard for your money... so why let another business take what's yours? Go to https://www.primepaymentsusa.com/   Enjoy the show and want to support it? Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice

Send a textVery seldom do we introduce a topic and chew on it for the entirety of our podcast. But today's conversation seemed to grow two new legs every time we gnawed and digested one. Tucked around the mysterious attraction church gossipers know all too well, we described an incident where David remembered all the details (including the name of the person who smugly scolded us) and Dr Dave agonized over whether his reaction was pleasing to Jesus or not. And now, with this recording, we may have entered a similar question of faithfulness into our moral ledger.

Esther reminds me that when it comes to dealing with enemies and those who wish me ill will, I don't need to force the outcome. A chapter-a-day podcast from Esther 5. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Matthew 10:16 and Jesus' call to be “wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” We live aware that we have a real enemy who schemes against us, so wisdom and discernment matter. But we also walk in humility, keeping our eyes fixed on the Lord and our lives aimed at His glory. Be engaged in the fight—but don't let the fight become your focus.

Series: N/AService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: John Kilgore

Shrewd Little Sleuth reads like Forrest Gump meets L.A. Confidential, a real-life descent into espionage, power, and moral reckoning that spans from Pearl Harbor to Hollywood's smoky backrooms. It's a deeply personal investigation into truth, legacy, and the roots of modern authoritarianism.Scott A. Leckie is an international human rights lawyer and Director and Founder of Displacement Solutions (www.displacementsolutions.org), a global not-for-profit NGO dedicated to resolving displacement generated by global warming and climate change. He also founded and directs Oneness World Foundation (www.onenessworld.org), a research think tank exploring questions of world-centric political evolution and new forms of global governance and world citizenship. He manages the One House, One Family (OHOF) initiative, a project in Bangladesh that funds and builds permanent and free homes for climate displaced families. To date, OHOF has built 18 homes to some of Bangladesh's most vulnerable families.Buy Shrewd Little SleuthScott Leckie's website Click to join my mailing listTeachers Pay Teachers StoreGrab a copy of History, Her Story, Our Story from Amazon!If you would like to support the podcast, you and Buy Me a CoffeeWrite a review on Podchaser, Apple or Spotify.The History Detective Season 1 & 2 Album is now available on Spotify and all of your music streaming services.Contact: Instagram @HistoryDetective9, email historydetective9@gmail.comHistory Detective WebsiteAll music written and performed by Kelly Chase.

Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro1:05 - Coffee Segment (Iced V60: Thr!ve Here @ Auburn | Costa Rica - Red Honey & Carbonic Maceration)10:23 - What's your favorite iced coffee product?14:22 - Parable Discussion: "A Shrewd Man of the World"References:This Week's Coffee (Thr!ve Here @ Auburn): https://www.instagram.com/thrivehereauburn/The Parables of Jesus (James Montgomery Boice): https://tinyurl.com/3vztan5tSend us questions: pbclc.com/podcastWebsite: pbclc.com Facebook: facebook.com/pbclc Instagram: @pbclc

As litigation against the Epstein estate advanced, the estate pursued a strategy that appeared designed to pressure Ghislaine Maxwell into bearing disproportionate legal and financial responsibility for Epstein's crimes. By aggressively asserting indemnification claims and cross-claims against Maxwell, the estate sought to position her not merely as a co-defendant but as a financial backstop for liability tied to Epstein's abuse. This maneuver effectively attempted to shift exposure away from the estate's assets by framing Maxwell as contractually obligated to cover losses, even as she faced parallel criminal prosecution. The timing and posture of these claims suggested a calculated effort to box Maxwell in legally, narrowing her options while leveraging the imbalance between the estate's resources and her increasingly precarious position.In practice, the estate's tactics functioned as a pressure campaign, forcing Maxwell to defend herself on multiple fronts while signaling that cooperation or acquiescence might limit her financial ruin. Rather than facilitating a clear path to survivor compensation or transparency, the estate used Maxwell as a legal shield, attempting to absorb accountability without absorbing full consequence. This approach echoed a broader pattern in the Epstein aftermath: isolate expendable actors, contain liability, and preserve silence around the wider network that enabled Epstein for decades. By trying to force Maxwell's hand through civil litigation, the estate was less interested in justice than in closing ranks, controlling narrative risk, and ensuring that the final chapter of Epstein's enterprise remained as tightly managed as the rest of it had been.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Michael desired to cash in on some of his gains in his stock portfolio. But if he did, he knew selling stock would trigger significant tax consequences. Michael usually makes a significant cash contribution to UBN at year end, so he decided shrewdly to combine the two transactions by gifting stock instead. The result was ... The post Shrewd Generosity appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

How can we invest in eternal things? How can we use material riches here on earth so that God will reward us with spiritual riches in eternity? The answer will be revealed in today's episode of Wisdom from Above as we investigate The Parable of the Shrewd Steward in Luke 16:1-13.

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This Sunday, we'll explore the parable of the shrewd manager. In the parable, a manager uses all the resources available to him before losing his job to secure a comfortable future—employing clever, though questionable, methods along the way. Jesus urges us to be shrewd managers as well, because like the manager in the parable, we all have “mammon”—the resources we depend on apart from God, such as money, work, or status. If we use our mammon only for ourselves, we may gain worldly rewards but miss out on heavenly treasure. Instead, Jesus calls us to use our shrewdness in service to God's kingdom. Then, like the manager, we'll be preparing for our future—but unlike him, the wealth we build will last forever.

Jesus sends believers into a hostile world like sheep among wolves, but He provides a strategy for navigating opposition. Christians must learn to hear God's voice through Scripture, prayer, and godly counsel to understand their divine calling. The key is balancing shrewdness and innocence—being wise and strategic while maintaining purity and integrity. Shrewdness without innocence becomes cunning, while innocence without shrewdness becomes naivety. This balance helps believers identify genuine threats while keeping their hearts pure. The ultimate goal isn't just survival but transformation, as the gospel has power to turn wolves into sheep through faithful Christian witness.

HEADLINE: Nikita Khrushchev's Miscalculation and the Specter of Berlin GUEST NAME: Professor Serhii PlokhyBOOK TITLE: Nuclear Folly TOPIC: Accidental War Warning SUMMARY: Nikita Khrushchev, a shrewd politician who succeeded Joseph Stalin, was widely misunderstood as a clown. Khrushchev expected to manipulate the young Jack Kennedy, having once offered campaign assistance. Khrushchev was surprised when Kennedy refused to compromise over the missile deployment. Both leaders were constantly concerned about Berlin; Khrushchev used the threat of escalation there to manipulate Kennedy. 1920 HAVANA

It's the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Join Dr. Scott Powell and Kate Olivera as they talk about the minor prophet Amos, the Egyptian Hallel, and one of St. Paul's pastoral letters. Then, Scott gives a helpful framework for approaching the confusing parable of the shrewd scoundrel. This episode of Sunday School is sponsored by the St. Paul Center. Priests, grow in your love for Christ and for your ministry through study, faith, and fellowship at a St. Paul Center Priest Conference.To learn more— or register to attend a St. Paul Center Priest Conference in 2026— visit stpaulcenter.com/priests-Already read the readings? Skip ahead to Reading 1 - Amos 8:4-7Psalm 113: 1-2, 4-6, 7-8Reading 2 - 1 Timothy 2: 1-8Gospel - Luke 16: 1-13-Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels by Kenneth Bailey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe