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Unexpected wealth can feel like a blessing—but without wisdom, it can quickly become a burden. A sudden financial gain—a large inheritance, a life insurance payout, even the sale of a business—can change your circumstances overnight. But what you do next matters far more than what you receive. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West talks about the implications, options, and emotions. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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Unexpected wealth can feel like a blessing, but without wisdom, it can quickly become a burden.

A sudden financial gain, a large inheritance, a life insurance payout, or the sale of a business can change your circumstances overnight. But what you do next matters far more than what you’ve received.

When a financial windfall comes into our lives, it rarely arrives in a vacuum. Often, it is tied to loss. A loved one has passed away, leaving behind assets along with grief. Or it may come after years of effort, when a business finally sells, or an investment pays off.

In those moments, emotions can run high. There may be gratitude, relief, and even excitement. But there may also be uncertainty, pressure, and fear.

That’s why the first step is not financial at all. It is spiritual.

In 1 Chronicles 29:14, David prays, “For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.”

That is a simple but powerful reminder: whatever we receive ultimately belongs to God. That truth changes everything.

Receiving a windfall may feel deeply personal, but it is ultimately part of God’s provision and His purposes. And when that wealth represents the life’s work of someone else, it should lead us to humility.

So the first step is simple, but not always easy: pause.

Before making major decisions, take time to pray, reflect, and remember that this is not merely money to manage. It is a stewardship entrusted to you by God.

Sudden wealth can subtly reshape our hearts if we are not paying attention. It can shift our sense of security, our priorities, and even our identity. What once felt like dependence on God can slowly drift toward self-reliance if we are not anchored in truth.

That is why this moment matters spiritually.

Ecclesiastes 7:11 says, “Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.”

Notice that inheritance and wisdom are meant to go together. Wealth without wisdom is dangerous. But wealth guided by wisdom can become a powerful tool for good.

Give yourself time to think, pray, and seek counsel before making any major moves.

From there, the next step is to understand what you have actually received, because not all wealth is the same.

If you received a life insurance payout, it may have come during a season of grief, which makes wise decision-making even more important. Those funds are often income-tax-free, but that does not mean the decisions are simple. It can be tempting to act quickly in an emotional moment, but this is a time to slow down and prayerfully consider how those resources can provide stability, meet immediate needs, and reflect the values of the one who provided them.

If you inherited a retirement account, such as an IRA, there are often specific rules to follow. In many cases, the account must be retitled as an inherited IRA, and the funds may need to be distributed within a certain timeframe, often within 10 years, depending on your situation and your relationship to the original account holder.

If you sold a business, what was once tied up in years of hard work may now be sitting in cash. That can feel both freeing and overwhelming. A sale like this may trigger significant capital gains taxes, so it is important to understand what you owe and when. Beyond that, this is a moment to think carefully about what comes next. You do not have to rush into new investments or big decisions. Take time to evaluate your long-term needs and consider how this transition can align your resources and your next season of life with God’s purposes.

And if you inherited property, there may be an opportunity, but also complexity. In many cases, the tax basis is adjusted to the property’s value at the time you inherit it, which can significantly reduce or even el

None of us likes to pay bills. And we particularly don’t want to pay our next door neighbor’s bills. Well, spiritually speaking, the Bible is clear that a price had to be paid for the sins of mankind. A high price. But Jesus paid it on our behalf. We owed a debt we couldn’t pay, but Jesus paid a debt He didn’t owe. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see just what agony Jesus went through in settling our debt.

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You’re running on a single REM cycle, behind on laundry, and wondering if you’re the only barely holding it together in the freezer aisle. This Mother’s Day panel with Ann Wilson and real moms ditches the filters—to talk about lost kids, lost tempers, lost control. It’s the kind of mom advice that doesn’t pretend you’ve got it handled, but meets you there in your unwashed T-shirt and says, “Yeah… this is motherhood.”

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