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Maintaining Christian Unity in Business RelationshipsThe Watchtower—1986 | November 15
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The Importance of a Formal Agreement
5. How does Abraham’s experience in buying land demonstrate the value of a formal agreement?
5 To help prevent misunderstandings in business dealings, consider the way Abraham bought a piece of land. He “weighed out to Ephron the amount of silver that he had spoken in the hearing of the sons of Heth, four hundred silver shekels current with the merchants. Thus the field of Ephron that was in Machpelah . . . became confirmed to Abraham as his purchased property before the eyes of the sons of Heth among all those entering the gate of his city.” This was no private gentleman’s agreement. It was a formal agreement, confirmed in front of witnesses. There was no misunderstanding about what had been purchased and the exact price.—Genesis 23:2-4, 14-18.
6. How can Christians formalize important business transactions?
6 Similarly, it is wise for Christians to formalize important transactions.
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Abraham confirmed a purchase of land by a formal agreement with Ephron
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