Biblical Answer

Why Did Your Investments Fail?

The failure of your investments, specifically the television venture and the bond program, can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the lack of experience and adequate counsel in big business procedures led to poor decision-making. This is evident in your statement, "I was ignorant of big business procedures, but God was gracious and our ministry became stronger because of it." This suggests that you were not equipped to handle the complexities of large-scale investments, which ultimately led to financial losses.

Furthermore, the hasty decision to invest in the bond program without sufficient time to raise funds and without adequate preparation can be seen as a reckless move. The fact that you had to rely on a loan from your banker to cover the shortfall indicates that you were not prepared to handle the financial risks involved. This lack of prudence and foresight led to a situation where you had to "jump into the bond program without enough experience, without adequate counsel, and without time to do it right." This hasty decision-making ultimately resulted in significant financial losses.

In addition, the fact that you had to rely on a loan to cover the shortfall suggests that you were not prioritizing financial responsibility and sustainability. The fact that you had to "loan whatever amount we failed to raise by February 14" indicates that you were not managing your finances effectively, which ultimately led to the failure of your investments. In hindsight, it is clear that you should have taken a more cautious approach to investing and prioritized financial responsibility and sustainability. This would have helped you avoid the significant financial losses that you experienced.