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Business advice from the Bible

• "He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done." (19:17)
• "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." (19:21)
• "Speak up for those who cannot speak up for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." (31:8-9)

Faith, Hope & The Global Economy: A Power For Good by Richard Higginson (ISBN: 978-1-84474-580-7)

An excellent book in the "Faith at Work" series. Through many biblical reflections and consideration of economic activity through the years - from the beginning of the earth until now - Richard shows how God's principles for living have a positive impact on business. Hope is a very constructive and powerful concept and  Richard's book discusses hope in various situations covered by different chapters:

• Faith in the economy: a power for good
• Launched in hope: creation and entrepreneurship
• From hope to despair: exploitation and greed
• Hope for a nation: no debt, no corruption
• Hope in a son: helping the marginalized
• The death and resurrection of hope:  integrity, sacrifice and vindication
• A people of hope: enterprising monks and caring employers
• Hope for the future: signs of the kingdom
• Faith, hope and love: an alternative vision for business

By reference to current events, Richard demonstrates how far some organisations have moved from their roots but illustrates helpfully how some of the new evolving business structures can help redress the situation. 

The book is accessible by those with faith and those without and shows through many examples how Christians, motivated by God's call upon them to work in business, have had a positive impact on the world about them.