The Bible addresses the topic of money, possessions, and associated attitudes more than any other subject in the Scripture. There are more than 2000 verses on this theme as it pertains to our financial and spiritual lives.

The use of money and possessions are a needful part of daily living and are important to fulfilling the commission of God’s Word to care for family, help the poor, and even to spread the gospel. Due to the integral role of financial matters in life, God in His infinite wisdom gave fixed doctrinal parameters for the Christian to follow in addition to giving sound financial principles upon which to operate. The state of one’s finances greatly affects the mind and emotions which in turn affect the spiritual; hence, it is imperative for Christians to have a biblical perspective of money to more effectively walk daily with God.Read more

Poverty theology and prosperity theology are two opposing financial models which have been promoted in the religious world. These contrary theologies are supported by numerous scriptures which have been taken out of context and balance with the entire Word of God.Read more

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
—Proverbs 27:23b

The subject this quarter is on biblical financial stewardship. I stand in awe at the amount of information on the subject that is contained in God’s Word. It was a challenge to reduce such a large subject into this small forum. Stewardship is taught too little among God’s people and there has been a price to pay in marriages and in the gospel work due to mismanagement and poor stewardship.Read more

There is never a convenient time to save and invest money. Many people, rich and poor, believe they cannot afford to invest. The truth is that people cannot afford NOT to save and invest. From the village farmer to the office worker, the best time to invest is now, even if the amount contributed is small. Most people can find something to cut out of their spending and invest that amount—the price of a soda, chips, etc. That which is small can become large through the power of compound interest. Consistent saving will accumulate through time, so start saving when you are young.

Scripture Reading: Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. —1 Corinthians 4:2 

Summary: Doctrines and principles of financial stewardship are an integral part of the Old and New Testament. A child of God is to manage temporal things with integrity and honesty. Scripturally-based financial planning is important to enable the Christian to work, pay, give, and prepare for the future to live in accordance with God’s provision and care.

Definition: Stewardship—The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care (Merriam-Webster).Read more