Financial Freedom: Managing Money God's Way

Throughout your life, money will flow to you and through you. God has called you to be a good steward of the resources He's blessed you with. In other words, it's not how much money you make, but how you handle it that matters.

Money Mindset

It all begins by recognizing that the money you're handling isn't really your own. God is your provider (Matthew 6:25-34). Scripture reminds you, No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money (Matthew 6:24).

Take time to regularly thank God for how He has blessed you, and ask Him to show you how you can bless others.

Treasure Test

Gratitude and generosity are two of the clearest signs that you recognize God as your provider. Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing (Proverbs 3:9-10).

If you haven't started tithing yet, begin this week. Setting up online giving is a simple way to stay consistent and obedient to God's command.

Wisdom Warnings

Money isn't good or bad on its own. It only becomes good or evil in the hands and hearts of people. God gives you clear wisdom: work hard (Proverbs 21:5), invest honestly (Proverbs 13:11), avoid stinginess and greed (Proverbs 28:22), don't trust in riches (Proverbs 11:28), and guard against the constant desire to have more (Ecclesiastes 5:10).

So ask Him: God, what do You want me to do with Your money and Your possessions? When you let God direct your financial steps, you'll experience true financial freedom.