Money Management
Adulthood can be significantly impacted by an individuals financial stewardship. Poor stewardship can negatively impact a person’s marriage, their personal well being, and their relationship with others. Conversely, successful stewardship can be a blessing to the individual and others within their circle of influence.
Below are a few helpful tips regarding money management:
Tithe:
We should give back to God the first 10% of our income. The Bible tells us that this act brings blessings.
Failure to do so brings a curse.
Give:
We aren’t only blessed for personal enjoyment. We are also blessed so that we might might a blessing to others.
Take care of the poor and less fortune. These acts are pleasing to God.
Avoid Debt:
Christians are called to be lenders and not borrowers. There may be instances where some debt accumulation may be temporarily acceptable such as in the purchase of a home, but ordinary practice should be to only purchase items with money you presently have at your disposal.
Prioritize:
We should be good stewards over our finances by prioritizing needs such as food, clothing, and shelter and by not neglecting the welfare of the members of our household.
God before money:
Remember that God is our ultimate source. Money is merely a tool that God can use. Avoid overreliance upon money or neglecting God and/or godly principles in the pursuit of financial gain.
Scripture references:
Note: Each topic of discussion is accompanied by associated scripture references. Every visitor is encouraged to verify the accuracy of the information shared through his/her personal bible-based research and discussion with local ministry leaders, parents, and/or trusted advisors.
Malachi 3:8-12
* 3:8 - “Should people cheat God? Yet you have cheated me! “But you ask, ‘What do you mean? When did we ever cheat you?’ “You have cheated me of the tithes and offerings due to me.
Luke 6:38 - Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.
Romans 13:8
Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another.
Matthew 6:33
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
I Timothy 5:8
But those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith.
Such people are worse than unbelievers.
Matthew 25: 37-40
“Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? 39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’
Below are a few helpful tips regarding money management:
Tithe:
We should give back to God the first 10% of our income. The Bible tells us that this act brings blessings.
Failure to do so brings a curse.
Give:
We aren’t only blessed for personal enjoyment. We are also blessed so that we might might a blessing to others.
Take care of the poor and less fortune. These acts are pleasing to God.
Avoid Debt:
Christians are called to be lenders and not borrowers. There may be instances where some debt accumulation may be temporarily acceptable such as in the purchase of a home, but ordinary practice should be to only purchase items with money you presently have at your disposal.
Prioritize:
We should be good stewards over our finances by prioritizing needs such as food, clothing, and shelter and by not neglecting the welfare of the members of our household.
God before money:
Remember that God is our ultimate source. Money is merely a tool that God can use. Avoid overreliance upon money or neglecting God and/or godly principles in the pursuit of financial gain.
Scripture references:
Note: Each topic of discussion is accompanied by associated scripture references. Every visitor is encouraged to verify the accuracy of the information shared through his/her personal bible-based research and discussion with local ministry leaders, parents, and/or trusted advisors.
Malachi 3:8-12
* 3:8 - “Should people cheat God? Yet you have cheated me! “But you ask, ‘What do you mean? When did we ever cheat you?’ “You have cheated me of the tithes and offerings due to me.
Luke 6:38 - Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.
Romans 13:8
Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another.
Matthew 6:33
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
I Timothy 5:8
But those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith.
Such people are worse than unbelievers.
Matthew 25: 37-40
“Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? 39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’