1/11/09 - Solid Ground for Family Finances

Our "prayer verse" for this topic comes from Psalm 50:

Thankfulness is my sacrifice to you, O God. I keep the vows I made to you. I will call on you when I am in trouble. You will rescue me, and I will give you glory. I will keep to your path, and you will reveal to me your salvation.


The teaching outline for this message is as follows, covering important Bible teachings on personal finance:

The Value of HARD WORK
(Proverbs 6:6-8; 21:5; 23:4-5; Colossians 3:23-24; 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12)

The Value of PLANNING
(Proverbs 21:5; Luke 14:28-30)

The Value of SAVING
(Genesis 41:35-36; Proverbs 21:20; Ecclesiastes 11:2; Luke 12:18-20)

The Danger of WASTEFUL SPENDING
(Proverbs 14:29 - NKJV; Luke 15:11-19)

The Danger of GET RICH QUICK SCHEMES
(Proverbs 11:1; 13:11; 28:20; 1 Timothy 6:9)

The Danger of DEBT
(Proverbs 6:1-5; 17:18; 22:7; 22:26-27; 27:7)

The Importance of TITHING
(Genesis 28:22; Leviticus 27:30; Deuteronomy 14:22; 26:12; Proverbs 3:27-28; Malachi
3:8-10; Matthew 23:33; 2 Corinthians 9:7)

The Importance of PRIORITIES
(Psalm 62:10; Matthew 6:21; Matthew 6:24; Hebrews 13:5)


Here are some other helpful resources from Dave Ramsey, originator of Financial Peace.


Have you ever wondered about this question - "Is it acceptable to pause tithing during tough financial times?" Read Dave's answer HERE.


If you have not been giving at all, how do you get started? Read Dave's answer HERE.


Do you have questions about Financial Peace classes? Your question might be listed HERE.


How might the world be different if more Christians lived this way? Read Dave's answer HERE.