Money is an issue normally controversial in the Christian community. On the one hand, we have the false teachers who are characterized in the scriptures by greed (2Pe 2; 1Ts 2. 5; etc. ). His messages focus on money and material prosperity and his goal is to accumulate treasures in this world. On the other hand, many who reject such teachings end up separating finances from spirituality, as if God were not equally sovereign in our wallets.
The Christian is called to work to have what (1) he provides to himself and his family (1 Ts 4,11-12; 2 Ts 3,10-12; 1 Tim 5:8), (2) helping to sustain the true ministers of the Word and the spread of the gospel (1Co 9; Gal 6; Phil 4:18) and (3) serve others and help those in need, especially those in the family of faith (Gal 6:10; Ephesians 4:28; 1 Timothy 6: 17- 18; James 1:27).
- Therefore.
- We must be good administrators of the resources God has put in our hands.
- In the video below.
- Elder Solano Portela teaches 10 biblical principles to honor God with our finances.
I want to give 10 guidelines to live with dignity in our finances
We must understand that God is the source. From God comes all we need, including material things.
? Philippians 4:19? My God, according to his riches, will fill all your needs with glory through Christ Jesus.
? Proverbs 8: 20-21? I walk the path of justice, in the midst of the paths of judgment, to inherit permanent goods from those who love me, and to fill their treasures.
2 Corinthians 9: 8 And God can make every grace abound in thee, that always, in all sufficiency, abound in every good work [including material generosity]
This is not theology of prosperity. The theology of prosperity distorts the biblical truth that God possesses gold and silver by trying to subject the Lord of the Universe to a servant of our whims.
God calls us to be generous, confident that he will support us. When we contribute generously to the cause of the Kingdom and those in need, we are an hour for the Lord.
? Luke 6:38? Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, repressed, shuddered and overflowing, will put you on your lap; because with the same measure you measure, they’ll also measure you again.
? Deuteronomy 14:23? And before the Lord thy God, wherever you choose to put his name on him, you shall eat the tithe of thy grain, thy must and thy oil, and the firstborn of thy cows and sheep; so that you may learn to fear the Lord your God every day.
? Proverbs 3: 9? Honor the Lord with your property and the first part of all your winnings.
What security margin do you have for your life? Learn to live and work with physical margin, spiritual margin, time margin, and financial margin. The space between our cargo and our limits?(Richard Swenson). The three dangers you should avoid when you’re too busy with Kevin De Young will help you understand this.
?« And there will be stability in your time, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; and the fear of the Lord will be your treasure?. ?Isaiah 33:6
?« I came so they could have life and have it in abundance. ?John 10:10
The Bible teaches us how to save money, because there is time to harvest and time when the harvest will decrease. The idea? Eating and drinking because tomorrow we’ll die, it’s an idea of the world.
? Proverbs 13:11? The wealth of vain origin will diminish, but whoever gathers it with his own work will increase it.
? Proverbs 6: 6-8? Go to the ant, lazy; look at her manners and be cautious, for she, without a boss, guardian, or dominator, prepares her bread in the summer; in the harvest, you collect your food.
? Proverbs 21:20? The desirable treasure and oil are in the house of the sage, but the fool uses them.
The Bible places debt as slavery. So don’t be indent
? Proverbs 22: 7? The rich dominate the poor and borrowers are the servants of borrowers.
? Deuteronomy 15: 6? For the Lord thy God shall bless thee, as he said unto thee; So you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will dominate many nations, but they will not dominate you.
Paul says he learned contentment. In our flesh, we are always financially dissatisfied, but we can learn.
? Hebrews 13: 5? Be your customs without greed, be content with what you have; because he said, I won’t leave you or leave you.
2 Corinthians 6:10 Also saddened, but always joyful; poor but enriching for many; like having nothing and owning everything.
? Luke 3:14? And some soldiers also questioned him, saying, “What about us?” and he said, “Treat anyone badly or cheat, and settle for their wages. “
? Philippians 4:11? I’m not saying this out of necessity, because I’ve already learned to be content with what I have.
If he doesn’t know where he wants to go, he’ll never make it. Then record your expenses and plan your budget.
? Proverbs 24: 3, 4? With wisdom the house is built, and with intelligence it is established; And through knowledge, the rooms will be filled with all the precious and pleasant possessions.
? Luke 14:28?Which one of you, wanting to build a tower, doesn’t settle first for making the expense accounts, see if it should end?
Proverbs repeatedly warns against being a guarantor
? Proverbs 11:15? Of course, the one who suffers as the guarantor of the foreigner will suffer seriously, but the one who avoids bail will be safe.
? Proverbs 22:26? Don’t be one of those who commit, and those who remain guarantors of debt.
? Proverbs 27:13? When someone answers for the stranger, he even takes away his clothes, and as a garment to which he is bound by the strange woman.
The Lord commands us to work hard, without abandoning ourselves to idleness.
? Proverbs 14:23? In every job there is gain, but being left alone in words leads to poverty.
? Proverbs 28:19? Whoever arass their land will be content with bread, but the one who follows the idle will be content with poverty.
? Deuteronomy 5:13? You’ll work six days and do all your work
Beware of the advice of your (ungodly) friends in the world, but always seek the counsel of wise and experienced brethren.
? Psalm 1: 1? Blessed is the man who does not follow the counsel of the wicked.
? Proverbs 15:22? When there are no meetings, the plans are dispersed, but with many advisors they are drawn up.
? Proverbs 19:20? Listen to the tips and receive corrections, so that in the end it will be wise.
By: Solano Portela. © 2016 Faithful. Original Ministérium: 10 Biblical Principles to Honor God in Finance. © 2017 Faithful Ministérium. All rights are reserved. Website: MinistryFiel. com. br. Original: 10 biblical principles to honor God in finance.
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