Stewardship….
I need to make sure that the preceding blog does not give the impression that I am of the persuasion of the “name it and claim it” group of people.
I am not…
My AI came up with this concise summary… which I thought was really well stated.
AI Summary
“The Bible addresses money in various contexts, emphasizing its moral and spiritual implications. Key themes include:
Stewardship The Bible teaches that money is a tool for stewardship. Believers are encouraged to manage their resources wisely, as seen in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30).
Generosity Generosity is a recurring theme. Verses like 2 Corinthians 9:7 highlight the importance of giving cheerfully and supporting those in need.
Warnings Against Greed The Bible warns against the love of money, stating in 1 Timothy 6:10 that it is the root of all kinds of evil. This caution emphasizes prioritizing spiritual wealth over material gain.
Wealth and Spirituality Jesus taught that one cannot serve both God and money (Matthew 6:24). This underscores the idea that spiritual fulfillment should take precedence over financial pursuits.”
Early in our marriage, we followed a Christian organization led by Larry Burkett…he had multiple books on financial guidelines…my husband’s favorite was Business by the Book, (which eventually he had translated into Mongolian)…many others about budgeting, principles of finance…this group phased into what is now known as Crown Financial…
Other groups, Ron Blue, Dave Ramsey have come along as well.. . Excellent teachings in finances…many to help with corporate finances as well as personal finances…addressing those subtitles in the AI summary…with backing in scripture…and there is a lot of scripture which addresses finances…
When you think that the statistics say 50 percent of marriages, both secular and non secular dissolve due to financial problems, it may well behove us to get a grip on our finances…using God’s principles…
Thank YOU…
A few references…many more…
https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/money-bible-verses/
https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_role_of_money.htm
https://christianitypath.com/what-does-god-say-about-money-in-the-bible/
How firm a foundation….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPulFbpqzpI&list=RDDPulFbpqzpI&start_radio=1
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