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Podcast: Belk on Business
Episode: J.D. Rockefeller, Purpose and Numbers – Episode 180
Description: J.D. Rockefeller, Purpose and Numbers – Belk on Business – Episode 180
John D. Rockefeller considered the wealthiest American in US history defined part of his purpose as follows: “It has seemed as if I was favored and got increase because the Lord knew that I was going to turn around and give it back”
It was said by historian Michael D. Simmons that Rockefeller was “singularly gifted to acquire massive amounts of wealth precisely to use the money to do God’s work in the world. Rockefeller always adverted to his own adherenc...