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The concept of sales is deeply rooted in biblical teachings, reflecting principles of honesty, fairness, and integrity. The Bible provides guidance on how transactions should be conducted, emphasizing ethical behavior and the importance of treating others with respect and fairness.<br><br><b>Biblical Principles of Sales</b><br><br>1. <b>Honesty and Integrity</b>: The Bible underscores the importance of honesty in all dealings, including sales. <a href="/proverbs/11.htm">Proverbs 11:1</a> states, "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight." This verse highlights the necessity of fairness and truthfulness in transactions, condemning deceitful practices.<br><br>2. <b>Fairness and Justice</b>: <a href="/leviticus/19-35.htm">Leviticus 19:35-36</a> instructs, "You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt." This passage emphasizes the need for fairness and justice in sales, ensuring that all parties are treated equitably.<br><br>3. <b>Contentment and Avoidance of Greed</b>: The Bible warns against greed and the pursuit of wealth at the expense of righteousness. In <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">1 Timothy 6:10</a>, it is written, "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows." This serves as a reminder to prioritize godliness over material gain.<br><br>4. <b>Generosity and Compassion</b>: Sales should not only be about profit but also about helping others. <a href="/proverbs/22-9.htm">Proverbs 22:9</a> states, "A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor." This encourages individuals to use their resources to bless others, reflecting God's love and compassion.<br><br>5. <b>Avoiding Exploitation</b>: The Bible condemns exploiting others for personal gain. <a href="/james/5-4.htm">James 5:4</a> warns, "Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts." This passage highlights the importance of fair compensation and the ethical treatment of workers.<br><br><b>Examples of Sales in the Bible</b><br><br>· <b>Abraham's Purchase of the Cave of Machpelah</b>: In <a href="/bsb/genesis/23.htm">Genesis 23</a>, Abraham negotiates the purchase of a burial site for his wife Sarah. He insists on paying a fair price, demonstrating integrity and respect in the transaction.<br><br>· <b>The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value</b>: In <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Matthew 13:45-46</a>, Jesus tells the parable of a merchant seeking fine pearls. Upon finding one of great value, he sells all he has to purchase it. This parable illustrates the kingdom of heaven's incomparable worth and the sacrifices one should be willing to make to obtain it.<br><br>· <b>Jesus Cleansing the Temple</b>: In <a href="/john/2-14.htm">John 2:14-16</a>, Jesus drives out the merchants and money changers from the temple, condemning their exploitation and commercialization of sacred space. This act underscores the importance of maintaining purity and reverence in places of worship.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The Bible provides a comprehensive framework for conducting sales with integrity, fairness, and compassion. By adhering to these principles, individuals can honor God in their business dealings and reflect His righteousness in the marketplace.<a name="top" id="top"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Bible Verses</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/19-36.htm">Leviticus 19:36</a></span><br>Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall you have: I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4097.htm"><span class="l">4097. piprasko -- to sell</span></a> <br><b>...</b> devoted to. Word Origin from pernemi (to export for sale) Definition to sell<br> NASB Word Usage <b>sales</b> (1), selling (1), sold (7). sell. A <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4097.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/francis/treatise_on_the_love_of_god/if_you_have_enjoyed_this.htm"><span class="l">If You have Enjoyed this Book, Consider Making Your Next Selection <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Catholic Controversy. St. Francis de <b>Sales</b>. . . . . <b>...</b> 15.00<br> Sermons on Prayer. St. Francis de <b>Sales</b> . . . . . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/if you have enjoyed this.htm</font><p><a href="/library/francis/treatise_on_the_love_of_god/title_page.htm"><span class="l">Treatise on the Love of God</span></a> <br><b>...</b> St. Francis DeSales. St. Francis de <b>Sales</b>. 1567-1622. Bishop, Founder of the Visitation. <b>...</b><br> By. St. Francis de <b>Sales</b>. DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH. Translated by. Rev. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/francis/treatise on the love of god/title page.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_caussade/abandonment_to_divine_providence/letter_xi_for_the_time_of.htm"><span class="l">Letter xi. --For the Time of Retreat.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Francis of <b>Sales</b>, and a few of St. <b>...</b> Francis of <b>Sales</b>, who desires that these acts<br> should flow, or be as though distilled by the higher faculties of the soul. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/letter xi for the time of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_caussade/abandonment_to_divine_providence/letter_xiv_explanations_and_direction.htm"><span class="l">Letter xiv. --Explanations and Direction.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Francis of <b>Sales</b>. <b>...</b> Do not let us split hairs so much, but go on in a direct and<br> simple manner, broadmindedly, as St. Francis of <b>Sales</b> advises. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../abandonment to divine providence/letter xiv explanations and direction.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_caussade/abandonment_to_divine_providence/letter_ix_the_goodness_of_god.htm"><span class="l">Letter ix. --The Goodness of God.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> We must then detest the offence and accept the painful and humiliating<br> consequences, as St. Francis of <b>Sales</b> so often recommends. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../de caussade/abandonment to divine providence/letter ix the goodness of god.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_caussade/abandonment_to_divine_providence/letter_iv_practice_of_abandonment.htm"><span class="l">Letter iv. --Practice of Abandonment.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Francis of <b>Sales</b> said, "Yes, my heavenly Father, yes, always yes," said and reiterated<br> by the habitual disposition of the heart without even the necessity of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../abandonment to divine providence/letter iv practice of abandonment.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_caussade/abandonment_to_divine_providence/letter_viii_on_natural_activity.htm"><span class="l">Letter viii. --On Natural Activity.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> eagerness or hurry, quite gently and quietly, as St. Francis of <b>Sales</b> advises.<br> 3rd. To do the same in all your spiritual exercises <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../abandonment to divine providence/letter viii on natural activity.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_caussade/abandonment_to_divine_providence/letter_xxxiv_preparation_for_the_sacraments.htm"><span class="l">Letter xxxiv. --Preparation for the Sacraments.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> simplicity and confidence that St. Francis of <b>Sales</b> advises, in the uprightness<br> of a heart that sincerely seeks Him. As to prayer you <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../letter xxxiv preparation for the sacraments.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/d_by_sins_committed_in.htm"><span class="l">By Sins Committed in Buying and Selling</span></a> <br><b>...</b> (1) Of unjust <b>sales</b> as regards the price; namely, whether it is lawful to<br> sell a thing for more than its worth? (2) Of unjust <b>sales</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/d by sins committed in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_caussade/abandonment_to_divine_providence/letter_xiv_abandonment_in_trials.htm"><span class="l">Letter xiv. --Abandonment in Trials.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Francis of <b>Sales</b> said to one of his penitents, "My daughter, repeat often during<br> the day, Yes, my heavenly Father, yes, and always yes.'" It is a very short <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../abandonment to divine providence/letter xiv abandonment in trials.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/sales.htm"><span class="l"><b>Sales</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Sales</b> (1 Occurrence). Acts 4:34 For neither was<br> there among them any who lacked, for as many as were owners <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sales.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/commission.htm"><span class="l">Commission (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of granting authority; also a<br><b>sales</b> fee to a brokerage. 2. (n.) The act of intrusting; a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/commission.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/salim.htm"><span class="l">Salim (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/salim.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/salemas.htm"><span class="l">Salemas</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/salemas.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/laws.htm"><span class="l">Laws (184 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> All <b>sales</b> of lands to which the jubilee applied were to be made on the basis of<br> the number of crops (Leviticus 25:14); in fact, what was sold was not the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/laws.htm - 47k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/agrarian.htm"><span class="l">Agrarian</span></a><br><b>...</b> All <b>sales</b> of lands to which the jubilee applied were to be made on the basis of<br> the number of crops (Leviticus 25:14); in fact, what was sold was not the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/agrarian.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/libraries.htm"><span class="l">Libraries</span></a><br><b>...</b> The owner of flocks and herds gathers together his lists of cattle or other possessions,<br> his receipts for purchases and record of <b>sales</b>, whether these are <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/libraries.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm"><span class="l">Ephesus (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In time the pilgrims, with decreasing faith in Diana, came in fewer numbers; the<br><b>sales</b> of the shrines of the goddess fell off; Diana of the Ephesians was no <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ephesus.htm - 24k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm"><span class="l">Solomon (277 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 15). What with direct imports and the result of <b>sales</b>, silver and cedar<br> wood became very plentiful in the capital (1 Kings 10:27). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/solomon.htm - 101k</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/multi-level-marketing.html">What does the Bible say about multi-level marketing (MLM)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/New-Living-Translation-NLT.html">What is the New Living Translation (NLT)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Alexander-the-coppersmith.html">Who was Alexander the coppersmith in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/sales.htm">Sales: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a 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