A Christians Guide To Financial Planning |
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 November 18, 2008 |
by William Blake
The Bible transforms people. One of the ways the Bible transforms Christians is in our relationship to money - Christian financial planning is central to the teachings of the Bible. In fact, there are more references in the Bible to money than to salvation. Christian financial planning is important to God.
God created all of mankind for a purpose. If you struggle with understanding God’s purpose for you personally seek out help from a reliable source. A Christian’s life is centered on the doing of God’s will and bringing honor and praise to him. The way a Christian deals with his finances has an affect on his relationship with God.
Don’t forget that everything we have comes from God. Therefore, we must understand His purpose for us. When we live in harmony with his purpose our lives are more stable and tranquil.
Christian financial planning begins with giving back to God in our tithes and offerings to the church. When we plan our finances on a foundation of faith, God promises to open the windows of heaven to prosper us in everything we do.
The Bible is a great source of information on every subject and finances is no exception. Its principles can give guidance that will help a person make wise financial decisions, no matter what their religious beliefs.
The counsel found in the Bible can help anyone see the need to pay off high debts and work hard to become debt free.
God does not expect his servants to be impoverished. God wants his people to be happy and enjoy prosperity and be a comfort to those around them. The Bible is full of practical counsel for our financial lives. Take time to study and research God’s Word to see how it can be of help to you.
Always pray as husband and wife before you make decisions about how to use your money. Your whole life will start to change when you follow God’s plan for your finances, and then God will be able to change the world through you.
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