Faith and Finances

"What's in your garage?"

Two-thirds of American homes have their garage so stuffed with "stuff" that their car will not fit.

You could have a garage sale. The average profit is $500-$700. But, it's very time-consuming, you have competition of other garage sales and other events going on in your area.

Sell online. Don't even have to leave your house.

Online platforms bring more "eyeballs" to your stuff (in the thousands—compared those that would drive to your house for a garage sale)

What would you do with an extra $500? Pay off a debt? Boost savings/investments? Give to that need that has been on your heart?

These are good reasons to roll up your sleeve and starting clearing out stuff and start selling.

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Can you improve your health simply by eating different foods? In too many households processed foods are a regular staple and, because these foods do not satisfy, the tendency is to eat even more.

The reality that there are delicious foods, brought to you by the God of Abraham, that can improve your health without breaking the bank.

Shifting dollars from processed, empty-calorie foods to whole foods can make your grocery budget stretch further.

Some food supplements can help meet a deficiency that your food is not supplying, while some supplements you can simply skip— and save a lot of money.

Nutritional supplements I take, Chris Masterjohn, PhD

Good food, good enough, whole30.com

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God has a zero tolerance policy for false (dishonest) business practices.

"A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight." Proverbs 11:1

Why tell this to Christians? We aren't thieves… right?

Less obvious forms of being unjust with our money.

Sometimes it is out of naiveté.

Sometimes it may be a subconscious habit.

There are ways we may be stealing from our Employers.

In business dealings, there are ways we are tempted to be less than upright (disclosing commissions, not offering the best price)

In filing our taxes, there are many temptations to be less than upright.

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While America's government is of the people, by the people, and for the people, these are not exclusive prerequisites for Christian growth. As fiery and unsettling as our country's politics may be, there are many other countries with worse forms of government where Christianity is growing like wildfire.

Honoring local governmental authorities (Romans 13:1)

We know perilous times will come (2 Timothy 3:1-4)

We are overly concerned with comfort.

Our trust is to be in Christ alone, not a politician nor government.

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I had the privilege of serving and speaking during the Spiritual Leadership Conference-Asia Feb 27 through March in Manila, Philippines.

The purpose of the Conference; to share the need for sending laborers into the 10-40 window to reach the Lost.

The reason for the place of the Conference; churches in the Philippines proportionately send more missionaries to the 10-40 than American churches.

The product of the Conference; nearly 1,000 souls accepted Christ in Manila, 1,400 national pastors attended to be encouraged, challenged and equipped, and nearly 100 individuals surrendered to go to the 10-40 with the Gospel.

You can listen to each preaching service and breakout session (soon after this Podcast airs) at this link:

https://slconferenceasia.com/media

Also available for listening are the preaching and breakout sessions from the previous two SLC Asia conferences.

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Jesus used parables to teach spiritual truths, using terms and elements of life that people can easily relate to.

This parable is one of sixteen parables that are related to money. While we see that money is involved, it is not the heart of the parable.

An employer (lord) leaves for a long journey; this is a picture of our Savior who has ascended into Heaven and will return again.

He entrusts his employees (stewards) with his wealth while he is away; God calls us to be faithful with what He has entrusted to us while we wait for His return.

He gives a portion to each of the three, according to their varying strengths and abilities; God knows our faithfulness (or lack of faithfulness) and gives to us accordingly.

After a long time their lord returns and has each steward give an account of their stewardship; we will all stand before the judgement seat of Christ and give an account of all that we have done in our lifetime- whether it be good or bad (2 Cor. 5:10)

The faithful are rewarded, the unfaithful lose what had been entrusted to him; Christ will reward our faithfulness, and everything that we have done selfishly, or by lack of faith, will be lost (loss of rewards).

If we would live each day being mindful that Christ may return at any moment, we would be more inclined to live faithfully for Him — we do not want to be found unfaithful.

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Many times our attempts to be efficient and save money actually costs us a lot more, in money and time.

Paying for a gym membership for our health and fitness goals, while buying food that is contrary to our goals.

Being overly concerned over mortgage interest while paying double-digits on credit card balances.

Not delegating, and "doing-it-yourself."

E-Myth Revisited, by Michael Gerber

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Financial mistakes can be very costly.

While our parents most likely encouraged us to learn from our mistakes, it's even better to learn from the mistakes of others.

Identifying, ahead of time, some potential financial mistakes.

Learn the often long-term consequences of those mistakes.

How to avoid them altogether.

A few we look at:

"I'll save and invest later."

Tapping into the 401(k) for today's expenses.

A lesson from the king of regrets, Solomon.

Seek to learn from the mistakes others have made. Stay tuned for the upcoming book by Tim and Troy which will reveal twenty-four financial travesties and how to avoid them.

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Our tendency is to focus on today's pleasures, blessings, and rewards. And we have our own definitions of the rewards we desire.

God often rewards us today with increased opportunities;

newly opened doors to serve, the privilege of new responsibilities, and even new friendships and enriched relationships. (Mark 10:29-31)

Throughout Scripture, God directs our attention to the eternal.

God's definition of a reward so much better, yet counter-intuitive, than our definition.

Proverbs 11:18 The wicked worketh a wicked work:

But to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. (emphasis mine)

Christ has rescued us from sin and damnation, and yet still desires to reward our faithful service. May we be mindful each day whom we really serve and long for the day when we stand face to face with Him!

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Today's episode was recorded at Moses Lake Baptist Church during a Faith and Finances Conference

The incredible benefits of being purchased possessions of a holy, gracious God.

Our part in God's financial plan.

What financial stewardship look like today.

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