Tips On Money Management
Have you ever climbed to the top of a ladder only to realize that it was leaning against the wrong building? Have you ever put your money somewhere or on something and realized you missed it?
Believers sometimes miss it when they’re managing their money. We know better. We know what we ought to do, but we don’t always do it. This is because we sometimes do things that are detrimental to our finances.
The number one road you can take that will lead you to a ditch financially is to make a financial decision without considering God.
'How is this possible?', you might ask.
Well it is far too easy for some to pack their walk with God into a box that they only open on Sundays. It's easy to think that things like praying and studying the word of God are 'Christian' things, but spending money is not. This is far from the truth. Your number one question when it comes to your money should be 'God, what would you have me do?'. If indeed He is Lord over your life then He should be Lord over your money too. Don't make Him Lord over your life only when it's convenient rather acknowledge Him in all your ways.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV
If you can trust God to drive your life why not trust Him to drive your money too?
The second financial mistake you can make as a Christian is to take decisions without considering the future. That is, focusing only on 'today'. Don't let today consume far too much of your focus. There is nothing wrong with thinking about today, but if you don’t consider tomorrow, every one of your decisions is being placed on a fleeting foundation.
Who would buy a gadget for #100,000 knowing it would be burned up in a week? Not many of us. Yet we often invest far too much on things that don't matter. Before investing in anything, ask yourself this 'What effect would it have on my future?' or 'is this thing informed by my future with God? 'Somehow we have to learn to ask God questions at the electronic store, grocery store, and even the bank.
Thirdly, many believers today make financial decisions without considering others. 'It’s my money' they say. ''I've earned it with my own time, effort, sweat, and intellect.'' That’s a great sentiment if you’re trying to promote worldly individualism, however your question should be 'how can I use my resources to serve others?'. Our lives is all about serving God and people, even Jesus in all His wealth humbled Himself to serve us. Christianity is about being selfless and that includes your money.
Lastly, the most common mistake Christians make when it comes to finances is ignoring the advisor (Pastor) that God has sent to them. It is very dangerous for you to ignore the primary advisor that God has given to you. God placed them in your life for a reason, one word from them can help change your finances. Most people think pastors are only schooled in the word and do not have what it takes to give them financial advice, well that isn't true. When God puts a man in your life, He has placed in him everything you need. So be rest assured. The next time you talk to your pastor, don't be afraid to ask for financial advice. Also, do not fail to always seek financial advice from financial experts. If you are thinking of investing in the stock market, talk to a broker. If you are thinking of investing in a business, do your research. Never go into any investment blindly.
Here are a few kingdom financial tips from us, what other financial mistakes do you think we as believers are guilty of making?
Believers sometimes miss it when they’re managing their money. We know better. We know what we ought to do, but we don’t always do it. This is because we sometimes do things that are detrimental to our finances.
The number one road you can take that will lead you to a ditch financially is to make a financial decision without considering God.
'How is this possible?', you might ask.
Well it is far too easy for some to pack their walk with God into a box that they only open on Sundays. It's easy to think that things like praying and studying the word of God are 'Christian' things, but spending money is not. This is far from the truth. Your number one question when it comes to your money should be 'God, what would you have me do?'. If indeed He is Lord over your life then He should be Lord over your money too. Don't make Him Lord over your life only when it's convenient rather acknowledge Him in all your ways.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV
If you can trust God to drive your life why not trust Him to drive your money too?
The second financial mistake you can make as a Christian is to take decisions without considering the future. That is, focusing only on 'today'. Don't let today consume far too much of your focus. There is nothing wrong with thinking about today, but if you don’t consider tomorrow, every one of your decisions is being placed on a fleeting foundation.
Who would buy a gadget for #100,000 knowing it would be burned up in a week? Not many of us. Yet we often invest far too much on things that don't matter. Before investing in anything, ask yourself this 'What effect would it have on my future?' or 'is this thing informed by my future with God? 'Somehow we have to learn to ask God questions at the electronic store, grocery store, and even the bank.
Thirdly, many believers today make financial decisions without considering others. 'It’s my money' they say. ''I've earned it with my own time, effort, sweat, and intellect.'' That’s a great sentiment if you’re trying to promote worldly individualism, however your question should be 'how can I use my resources to serve others?'. Our lives is all about serving God and people, even Jesus in all His wealth humbled Himself to serve us. Christianity is about being selfless and that includes your money.
Lastly, the most common mistake Christians make when it comes to finances is ignoring the advisor (Pastor) that God has sent to them. It is very dangerous for you to ignore the primary advisor that God has given to you. God placed them in your life for a reason, one word from them can help change your finances. Most people think pastors are only schooled in the word and do not have what it takes to give them financial advice, well that isn't true. When God puts a man in your life, He has placed in him everything you need. So be rest assured. The next time you talk to your pastor, don't be afraid to ask for financial advice. Also, do not fail to always seek financial advice from financial experts. If you are thinking of investing in the stock market, talk to a broker. If you are thinking of investing in a business, do your research. Never go into any investment blindly.
Here are a few kingdom financial tips from us, what other financial mistakes do you think we as believers are guilty of making?
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