Christian Finance And The Bible

When it comes to christian finance, where do you seek advice? Do you perhaps look to an experienced counselor or some senior member of the church?

I always find the wisdom of the Holy Scriptures provide the most valuable tips for christian debt free living. For example, I came across a very interesting advice from a guy who could teach all of us a thing or two about wealth, King Solomon.

In the book of Proverbs, chapter 28 verse 19, we find this useful advice: "He that is pursuing valueless things will have his sufficiency of poverty.." Upon reflection of these words, we should all ask ourselves whether Madison Avenue is shaping our values to the point where our christian finance principles are out the window.

A columnist once wrote something to the effect that man's needs are few, but his wants are infinite. If you're striving to become a debt free christian (as I hope), isn't it time we end the race with the "Joneses"? This is nothing but rivalry, a practice condemned by the Bible and which has driven many christians to act unwisely.

Another practical advice that is very relevant to christian finance matters is what Jesus said in Luke 14:28-30. This is where Jesus asked "who of you that wants to build a tower does not first sit down and calculate the expense?.." This is a perfect application to having and sticking to a budget in life.

Too many christian families shy away from carrying out this essential exercise and find themselves deep in long term debts and constant impulsive buying. The christian debt advice found in Proverbs 22:7 complements what we just mentioned. This Bible Scripture reminds us all that a borrower is the slave of the lender.

While the Scriptures do not condemn the practices of borrowing and lending, christians are alerted that needless borrowing can indeed enslave a person to a financial institution or private lender.

Like any other Biblical principle, it's always your choice to accept or reject these Scriptural counsel. And of couse we do so at the risk of putting our spirituality in jeopardy not to mention the frequent encounters with christian debt credit counseling institutions.

In Luke 12:16-20, Jesus reminds us christians that our life does not come from what we possess. So let's all continue to turn to the Scriptures' valuable wisdom even in money matters and may we all find the joy of becoming debt-free the christian way.

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