Biblical Principles for Wealth Management

-

 





*_Street Smart with Your Finances: Biblical Principles for Wealth Management_*


Jesus was never shy about addressing the topic of money. He spoke openly and trenchantly about the pursuit and possession of wealth, highlighting both its potential pitfalls and positive uses. One of His teachings, often referred to as the parable of the dishonest manager, challenges us to consider the importance of being street smart with our finances.


*"And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home"* (Luke 16:9). In this intriguing parable, Jesus uses the story of a dishonest manager to illustrate the importance of shrewd financial stewardship. While He does not endorse the manager's dishonesty, He does emphasize the manager's astuteness in using money to secure his future.


Jesus mourns the fact that His disciples often lack wisdom in handling their finances for eternal impact. *"For the sons of this world are more shrewd in their generation than the sons of light"* (Luke 16:8). He challenges us to use our resources wisely to make lasting friendships that extend beyond this life into eternity.


So, how can we be street smart with our finances? By investing in kingdom priorities that have eternal significance. *"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven"*(Matt 6:19-20). We can use our money to introduce people to the gospel, leading them to eternal salvation, and to support causes that impact lives both temporally and eternally.


It's a matter of serving God with our money rather than serving ourselves or our possessions. *"No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon"* (Matt 6:24). Let us manage our finances wisely, ensuring that our wealth serves God's purposes and leads to eternal blessings.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Setting Sexual Boundaries

-
Image
  SETTING SEXUAL BOUNDARIES Sexual immorality is on the increase all over the world. Adultery is fast becoming the norm and men of God are also joining the club. Married men and women are not left out, many are having secret lovers and emotional affairs are becoming the order of the day. The rate at which immorality is increasing is alarming! It is spreading fast into every nook and cranny and children are also being initiated into the club. It's no news that 8-10 years old kids now have sex with each other. Staying sexually pure these days is becoming a Herculean task. One of the reasons people fall flat into illicit sex is over confidence. The wrong belief that you can be free around the opposite sex and nothing would happen is a big lie from the pit of hell, meant to deceive people. - A lot will happen!* One of the ways you can stay sexually pure whether married or single these end time is to set strict boundaries. If you are too careless around the opposite sex, you will fall f...
Read more

Effective Preaching and Teaching for Life Transformation

-
Image
  EFFECTIVE PREACHING AND TEACHING FOR LIFE TRANSFORMATION   2 Timothy 3: 16-17 16  All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17  That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Romans 12:2 2  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. INTRODUCTION: Effective preaching and teaching for life transformation blend divine inspiration, diligent preparation, and practical application, aiming for a fundamental change in a person's thinking and behavior . The goal is not merely information transfer, but transformation that results in obedience and Christ likeness.   Below is a clear, practical guide:     1.THE PREACHER'S PREPARATION Personal Transformation:  The preac...
Read more

I Will Build My Church - Matthew16:13-19

-
Image
  I Will Build My Church – Matthew 16:13-19   We are living at a very crucial time when it appears the devil has taken over the stage. All over the world, news of crises and criminal activities pervade the whole atmosphere. For those who have the spiritual insight and understanding of time, the whole arsenal of the devil is directed at the church moreso, when the coming of the Lord is nearer than before. Nevertheless, the plan and purpose of God cannot but come to pass. The Lord’s words cannot go out without being fulfilled that “…I will build my Church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it”. Amen.   The church, that is, the Body of Christ, does not belong to anybody hence; Jesus said “…I will build my church…” No man or woman who has by His grace become, a building block and precious stone in the Body of Christ, can lay claim to the church. We have become a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people, that we should show...
Read more