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Money Management: A Biblical Perspective
Summary:
Money is a tool, not a goal, and the Bible teaches that financial stewardship is a reflection of our trust in God. Scripture reminds us that all wealth belongs to God (Psalm 24:1) and that we are called to be faithful stewards (Matthew 25:14-30). Mismanagement of money—whether through greed, debt, or lack of planning—can create financial burdens and spiritual struggles. Biblical financial principles emphasize generosity (Malachi 3:10), contentment (Philippians 4:11-12), wise saving (Proverbs 21:20), and responsible spending. True financial freedom comes not from accumulating wealth but from aligning our resources with God’s kingdom purposes and trusting Him as our provider.
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4 Replies
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My financial goals
1. Save 10% of my salary every month
2. Take sinking funds seriously
My financial struggles
1. Impulsive purchases
2. I don’t take savings seriously because I am so confident that I will never lack.
3. I am inconsistent with my sinking funds.
My financial strengths
1. No compromises on bill payments and some fixed payments/financial priorities
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I like the honesty! Saving & Faith go hand-in-hand – though we must indeed trust that God provides for all of our needs and that we will never lack, we must also be faithful stewards.
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Money Management!
Problem: Absence of goals/No plan
I don’t have financial goals as of now. I do believe having goals would motivate me to work towards my money management.
Solution: Find or set divisions and set goals.Problem: Focus on God
Rather than relying on my money, I wish to trust and lean on God more. Easier said than done but I believe that giving could lead me to trust God’s providence.
Solution: Set a certain amount to give every month
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Effective stewardship begins with awareness and acceptance that we need to set goals. Thank you for sharing!
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