Financial Freedom

Throughout our lifetime, money will flow to us and through us. As Christians, God has called us to be good stewards of the resources He has blessed us with. In other words, it’s not how much money we make, but how we handle it that matters.

Money Mindset

It all begins by recognizing the money we’re handling is not our own. God is our provider (Matthew 6:25-34). Scripture reminds us, “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 leading indicators that reveal whether we recognize God as our financial 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)

Start tithing, if you haven’t already. Set up online giving so that you are consistently obedient to God’s command.

Wisdom Warnings

Money isn’t good or bad. It’s when it’s in the hands and hearts of people that it becomes good or evil. God warns us: 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 driving desire to have more (Ecclesiastes 5:10).

Ask this question, “God, what do you want me to do with Your money and Your possessions?” Allow God to direct your financial steps and experience true financial freedom.