Bountiful: The Heart of Money Management

When the topic of money comes up, especially within the church, we usually discuss how much we should return to the Lord.  In this episode, Gary and Christy look into this question and some principles from the Bible that can help us:

1. Give as we have prospered (1 Cor 16:1-2)
2. Give premeditatedly
3. Give willingly (2 Cor 9:7)

Links

• Book: The Truth About Giving by Kyle Butt and John Farber ($8.99)

The Bible states the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil (1 Tim 6:10). So, who loves money? What do they look like? Are Christians susceptible to this temptation? Gary and Christy dive into this passage in this episode.

Links

• http://www.taylorstudies.com/audio.html
• http://housetohouse.com/the-plain-truth-about-money/

What do we do when we get extra income from a pay raise, a bonus, a tax refund, or another unexpected source? Can we just go crazy with it, or are there some guidelines we can follow as faithful stewards or God’s money?

Links

• Bountiful: “How to Deal with Unexpected Expenses”
• https://www.moneyunder30.com/lifestyle-creep
• https://www.nerdwallet.com/investing/retirement-calculator?pdc_loc=card 
• https://investor.vanguard.com/retirement/savings/how-much-to-save 

What are some ways we can determine where we are, financially speaking? What are some ways we can know that we’re making progress towards our goal of being a faithful steward of our blessings? In this episode, Gary and Christy talk about 10 signs of good financial health.  They are: 

1. I acknowledge money mistakes from the past.
2. I have financial integrity.
3. I have an emergency fund (and use it only for emergencies).
4. I am not obsessed about money.
5. My spouse & I are honest with each other about finances.
6. I am saving for retirement.
7. I live below my means.
8. I know my credit score.
9. I pay my bills on-time.
10. I give to God first, and I give to others second

Links

• http://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-lives-paycheck-to-paycheck-you-might-be-surprised/

Integrity is important in all areas of our lives, including our personal finances. We want to be honest and incorruptible when dealing with money. In this episode, Gary and Christy discuss how we can practice financial integrity in our personal lives and professional lives.

Links

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyanderson/2012/11/28/success-will-come-and-go-but-integrity-is-forever/#2becd349470f