Is 90% A Good Deal For You? By: Terry L. Weber

As you probably know our money really does talk to us. For example, I know it talks to me because I’ve often heard it say, loud and clear: “Goodbye!”

Over the years I’ve taught several adult Sunday school classes about Christian Financial Management (CFM). Much of the material I gleaned from several of the excellent books that are available. In addition, as a result of much study, I’ve discovered that there are over 800 places in the Bible where God tells us how to be good money managers for Him. I suggest you get a Concordance and look up the passages for yourself. In the meantime, here are some of things that I discuss during my CFM classes. Perhaps they’ll help you when you think about your money and stewardship (money management):

1. The financial failure pays all of his bills and living costs first – then tries to tithe and save out of what is left. Usually there is nothing left. To be prosperous, you must pray for help, pay yourself first, and plug all of those money leaks.

2. We are accountable to God in Heaven and the IRS here on earth. On our financial statement, God looks at the top line (first fruits, tithes & offerings). The IRS looks at the bottom line (and everything in between)!

3. The profit motive is an honest, legitimate, and scriptural motive for the Christian to possess. This is important to recognize, because without an understanding of profit, you cannot succeed with your money. (See: Luke 19: 15-17).

4. You can succeed as a money manager if you will maintain a sincere desire, over a long period of time and I might add, for you to achieve your goals your money management plan should include: Desire. Time. A good Plan that you stick to.

5. Essentials for success with money are:
Prayer; a plan to save (have) money; a way to control all of your living costs; a solution to the problem of dept; the solution to most money problems is more personal discipline, not more money; a Christian must learn to run toward his creditors, not away from them. Why? Because a Christian must focus on the rights of others before his own; where money and credit are conce
ed, you’re in business for yourself (i.e. you must have a “profit” (the money you use to pay yourself first) to stay in business for yourself); you cannot save by spending and buying; the planning and management of money is more important than the money itself; recognize that the money you have is God’s money, you are merely managing it for Him as His "steward" or banker.

In short, God expects you to retu
10% to Him as He joyfully gives you the remaining 90% for your needs and wants. You must admit that is a – very good deal!

By: Terry L. Weber

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