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SECRET OF SUCCESS OF WILLIAM COLGATE Where Did Colgate ToothPaste Came From? A Biography Of A Man Of God! In fact, many of us use that brand Let us know it's history, a silent testimony! Twelve-year-old William Colgate woke with a start as someone pounded on the door of the house. It was the middle of the night in the small town of Shoreham, near London.
William Pitt, the British prime minister, had sent a private messenger to warn his friend - Colgate's father - that he must leave England or risk imprisonment or death . People knew that Robert Colgate had sympathized with the Americans during their recent fight for independence. So, in March 1795, the Colgates boarded ship for Baltimore. When the family arrived in America, they settled on a farm.
Then William's father formed a partnership with Ralph Maher to manufacture soap and candles, and William helped the two men. The partnership dissolved after two years - William's father wanted to get back to farming. William, 19 years old, decided that he would go into business on his own. However, his business failed within a year. William determined to try again - this time in New York City."Be sure you start right, and you'll get along well," advised a friend, a canal-boat captain who was a Christian. "Someone will be the leading soap maker in New York . It may be you!" Be a good man. Give your heart to Christ. Give God all that belongs to Him. Make an honest soap. Give a full pound." William read the Old Testament story of Jacob's vow. When Jacob left home, he said, "If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear so that I return safely to my father's house, then the Lord will be my God... and of all that you [God] give me I will give you a tenth." – Genesis 28:20-22
to 30 percent. It seemed that the more he gave, the more he prospered.
Jacob's vow challenged William. He made a similar vow; he determined to give God first place in his life, and he also promised to give a tenth - a tithe - of his profits to God.
In 1804, at the age of 21, William found employment with tallow chandlers Slidel and Company, where he learned more about the soap-making business. When, two years later, the company ceased production, William was ready to try again. William Colgate and Company met with success from the start. Within six years he added the manufacture of starch to his laundry-soap business. Later, he also produced hand soap and a variety of toilet and shaving soaps. Now all types of Cosmetics.
As Colgate's business grew, so did his family. In 1811, he married Mary Gilbert, and they became the parents of 11 children - giving most biblical names. They attended church, had family worship, and read the Bible together.
William became known as Deacon Colgate in his church. He liberally supported missions, temperance (the Colgates allowed no alcohol in their home), and Christian education. He donated large sums to several educational institutions, including Madison College, in Hamilton, New York. It's now called Colgate University in his honor.
Colgate faced a big obstacle marketing toothpaste in Spanish speaking countries. The word Colgate translates as "GO HANG YOURSELF William never forgot his promise to God.
From the first dollar he earned he devoted 10 percent of his net earnings to benevolence.
As he prospered, he instructed his accountants to increase the amount to 20 percent and later William saw, in his business, the fulfillment of the promise made to tithe payers that God will " 'throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."-Malachi 3:10 He took an active interest in the Bible, particularly its translation, publication, and distribution. In 1816, he helped organize the American Bible Society, and later he assisted in forming the American and Foreign Bible Society. The soap king died on March 25, 1857, but his influence continues. The Colgate name lives on in products in supermarkets throughout the world. And the name still preaches a sermon to those who know his story. whatever we lend to the Lord, he will lend it as a double portion .Pro 19:17 He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him. St' Paul did not give away his millions but even HIS life ! He had his reward in a countless ways . innumerable souls, great miseries in God's holy word are revealed thru him & much more “Honor the LORD with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” God who searcheth the ♥ of each one will reward NOT according to ...what or how much he gives but HOW he gives (his intention, attitude is much counted). Remember, Ananias and Saphira they gave selling their property yet they died WHY ? After 213 years of enterprise COLGATE stand tall…as the Great God with it.God Honors those who honors Him. Now almost 99% of Colgate company net profit goes for Missionary work and Charity. Be blessed here and home above. Blessings flows to generation from heaven. Most blessed investment. R U wise in investing in Heaven. David Rockfeller learned this lesson at the age of 51 and gave almost his fortune for Charity. Rockfeller Foundation stands in forefront for all Charity work in USA. The giving Pledge group of Billionaires of USA parting their fortunes with under privileged. On the whole, Americans have given more than $300 billion per year in recent years, t hough giving has declined since the start of the recession, according to the Giving USA Foundation. "We're hoping that America, which is already the most generous society on Earth, becomes even more generous over time," Buffett told reporters on a conference . "More philanthropy and smarter philanthropy in the future is the goal. "INVEST WISELY With Royal Bank of Heaven, assured rewards hundred fold here below and above. Be not fooled It is more blessed to give than receive…… Acts 20:35 Evg Bible Thomas, INNER HEAL COUNSELING … WWW.yesuinheal.com
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