The 25 Biblical Laws of Success: Powerful Principles to Transform Your Career and Business

by William Douglas, Rubens Teixeira

Overview

The Bible provides ancient wisdom and values that can lead to a life of great success today. After years of biblical study and personal experience, William Douglas and Rubens Teixeira have identified twenty-five key principles that are of central importance to the pursuit of a successful career and life. In this practical and powerful book, readers will learn

- twenty-five biblical laws of success
- cures for seven sins that block success
- what Solomon teaches in Proverbs about professional accomplishments
- the mindset that encourages personal development
- ten personal virtues coveted by the market
- how to have money and success with harmony and balance in life

Anyone who wants to succeed in a career or business will benefit from The 25 Biblical Laws of Success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493406418
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	02/28/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

William Douglas is a federal judge in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a university professor, a popular speaker, and the author of thirty-five books, including the Brazilian edition of The 25 Biblical Laws of Success, with over 250,000 copies sold. He is part of Educafro, a Brazilian organization working to prevent racial prejudice and promote equal opportunities, and is the entrepreneurship coordinator for social projects for United Missions, part of the Brazilian Baptist Convention. He is also part of the Brazilian Evangelical Academy of Writers.


Rubens Teixeira is former CFO of Petrobras Transporte S.A. (Transpetro) and an analyst for Central Bank of Brazil, as well as a professor, writer, and frequent panelist. He was honored with the National Treasure Prize for his PhD thesis with proposals for the Brazilian economy and is the author of How to Succeed When You Are Not the Favorite. He holds a civil engineering degree and a masters degree in nuclear engineering from the Military Institute of Engineering, a law degree and PhD in economics from the Federal University of Brazil (UFF), and a military science degree from the Military Academy of Agulhas Negras. He is also part of the Brazilian Evangelical Academy of Writers.
William Douglas is a federal judge in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a university professor, a popular speaker, and the author of 35 books, including the Brazilian edition of The 25 Biblical Laws of Success, with over 250,000 copies sold. He is part of Educafro, a Brazilian organization working to prevent racial prejudice and promote equal opportunities, and is the entrepreneurship coordinator for social projects for United Missions, part of the Brazilian Baptist Convention. He is also part of the Brazilian Evangelical Academy of Writers.
Rubens Teixeira is former CFO of Petrobras Transporte S.A. (Transpetro) and an analyst for Central Bank of Brazil, as well as a professor, writer, and frequent panelist. He was honored with the National Treasure Prize for his PhD thesis with proposals for the Brazilian economy and is the author of How to Succeed When You Are Not the Favorite. He holds degrees in civil engineering, nuclear engineering, law, and military science. He is also part of the Brazilian Evangelical Academy of Writers.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What Does Professional Success Have to Do with the Bible? 9

Part 1 Laws concerning Wisdom 15

1 The Law of Opportunity 17

2 The Law of Wisdom 23

3 The Law of Vision 34

4 The Law of Focus 38

5 The Law of Planning 43

Part 2 Laws concerning Work 53

6 The Law of Work 55

7 The Law of Courage 64

8 The Law of Resilience 70

9 The Law of Joy 75

10 The Law of Recharging 78

Part 3 Laws concerning Values 85

11 The Law of Self-Hiring 87

12 The Law of Honesty 90

13 The Law of Names 98

14 The Law of the Company You Keep 103

15 The Law of Self-Control 107

Part 4 Laws concerning Relationships 113

16 The Law of Love 115

17 The Law of Agreement 121

18 The Law of Usefulness 128

19 The Law of Advice 135

20 The Law of Leadership 141

Part 5 Laws concerning Personal Growth 147

21 The Law of Gratitude 149

22 The Law of Generosity 151

23 The Law of Contentment 158

24 The Law of Employability 163

25 The Law of Sowing 169

Part 6 The Seven Cardinal Sins against Success 177

26 The Sin of Haste 181

27 The Sin of Avarice 187

28 The Sin of Not Enjoying Your Work 190

29 The Sin of Anger against Wealth 194

30 The Sin of Jealousy or Covetousness 201

31 The Sin of Sloth 204

32 The Sin of Pride 209

Conclusion: Beyond Secular Success-This Madness Called Jesus 212

Notes 215