Saint James’ notes on the Info Marketing biz – Readers Digest version:

Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. (James 3:1)

Solomon on becoming Rich and Powerful:

Listen therefore, O kings, and understand; learn, O judges of the ends of the earth. Give ear, you that rule over multitudes, and boast of many nations. For your dominion was given you from the Lord, and your sovereignty from the Most High, who will search out your works and inquire into your plans.

Because as servants of his kingdom you did not rule rightly, nor keep the law, nor walk according to the purpose of God, he will come upon you terribly and swiftly, because severe judgment falls on those in high places.

The lowliest man may be pardoned in mercy, but mighty men will be mightily tested.

(Wisdom of Solomon 6:1-6, from the Apocrypha)

The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.

(Luke 16:14)

I am not telling this to make you afraid to teach, to have money, or to be influential. Fear is a lousy foundation for anything. If you take me to mean that, then you – who are on my spiritual email list – will be abandoning the world to the rogues and film-flam men.

I’m telling this so you’ll respect the office you aspire to.

Do you aspire to be influential, to have people hanging on your every word, to guide people in their personal lives?

Then cultivate reverence for the responsibility you have as a teacher and a guide. God takes your job seriously. You should too.

Almost every customer of mine desires to be financially successful. Do you?

Then seek to manage your money and your power wisely. Your money and your power will affect many. You will be held to a higher standard than everyone else.

With that foremost in your mind, seek to enlarge your territory as wide as God will allow. Because people out there in the world need great leaders who take their jobs seriously. Everything you do affects thousands. Make the most of this opportunity – it’s the only one you have.

Perry Marshall