Can anyone provide me with information on the work ethics and work values in relation to Plymouth Brethren.
How they conduct themselves, what they consider important in business, what it's like dealing with them in business.
I am NOT after descriptions of their belief systems, disdain for technology.
Many thanks for any insights offered, obviously I'm not going to get a PB answering, but anyone who has experience or knowledge I'd be grateful to hear what you know.
2006-10-06 00:13:31 · 2 answers · asked by Ben H 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
All members of the Plymouth Brethren whom I have known (England, Wales, Scotland, France, Switzerland, the Caribbean) have been people of irreproachable integrity. As they follow the teaching of the Bible minutely, they clearly follow the instructions of 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 and make it a point "to lead a quiet life, to mind their own business and to work with their hands...so that their daily life may win the respect of outsiders." They will not wish to be involved in deals and investments which are offensive to their conscience. The prohibition of women speaking up in the presence of men applies only to religious gatherings, so there would be no difficulty about meetings in which women participate along with men.
2006-10-06 01:50:53 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my experience they were as ready as any other businesses to rip people off to make a few quid.
don't offer to go for a meal, or to the pub for lunch, as they won't want to go.
2006-10-06 00:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by andylefty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋