Bible Discussion Thread

We hired a carpet company to lay 3 rooms of carpet. The worker came. Upon the 1st day he was very late and made many excuses. He assured me that his children were his first priority. The 2 day same thing. I stayed there until 9 pm making sure he wouldn't leave so he could finish the work. 3 day same thinglate but he finished the job. His 25 years of experience didn't show. His work was unsatisfactory. What does the Bible say about this?

Thelma Spangler,

I've experienced similar situations with " experienced contractors" that had really bad results. I've experienced much of that. Next time I think it may be wise for myself to inquire & require " high quality results " instead of " experienced ". I actually learned how to install my own carpet without stretching it. I had the carpet dealer cut the exact size for each room. When needed I would have it cut with extra length, for walkway, & closets, preventing seams. Then I would carefully cut those to fit as I layed it in place with a carpet knife. The " tact strip" nails alongside the walls grab carpet to lock in place. When the carpet weight is overwhelming I've had rooms clear, clean & ready to install & the carpet rolls delivered to each room. The carpet is much more manageable when opened & rolled out.

So it seems the main question is how to handle this situation as GOD fearing believers. After a bad job has been done.?

1st prayer, Proverbs 3:6, Proverbs 11:5,

2nd don't withhold wages to the wage earner: Proverbs 3:27, Leviticus 19:13, Jeremiah 22:13, Malachi 3:5,

3rd justice & judgement : Proverbs 3:27, Job 8:3, Proverbs 21:3, Ecclesiastes 5:8, Isaiah 56:1,

Is it justice to speak up, to inform others? I ask you to seek GOD's direction & discernment on these. I'm reminded of: Matthew 5,

Hopefully these are helpful

Hi Thelma , I am sorry but there is no mention of carpets in the Bible . People might have had rugs but they wouldn't have been wall to wall fitted .