Be not deceived by the tempting rewards of dishonest achievement; be willing to toil for the later returns inherent in honest endeavor. [1] The early traders were scrupulously honest within their own tribes but regarded it as all right to cheat distant strangers. [2]
Jesus’ advice to rich man on wealth derived from fraud: If any portion of your fortune has been knowingly derived from fraud; if aught of your wealth has been accumulated by dishonest practices or unfair methods; if your riches are the product of unjust dealings with your fellows, make haste to restore all these ill-gotten gains to the rightful owners. Make full amends and thus cleanse your fortune of all dishonest riches. [3] Secrecy has always been essential to the successful practice of fraud and superstition. [4]