Biblical money advice and principles for financial freedom. You can learn how to escape debt, build wealth, and be financially free!
This festive season, choose to be wise with your money. Stick to your budget. Avoid taking on unnecessary debt. Think twice before you spend. “The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.” (Proverbs 14:16) “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”…
Don’t put your hope in money; rather, put your hope in God. Money does not fix everything. Yes, debt causes stress, but a lot of money may lead you astray. King Solomon said, “O God, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. For if I grow rich, I…
Today, we are going to look at PART 4 in our new feature about the wisdom of Solomon regarding good money management. Over the coming weeks, we are going to look at several of the wealth management principles he shared. If you apply these money management principles, you will be successful. King Solomon had an…
If you want to build towards financial freedom, you need to build up a wealth portfolio. Your wealth portfolio is simply your financial net worth. Do you know what your net worth is? To work out what your net worth is or what your wealth portfolio is currently valued at, all you need to do…
It is easy to spend money. Do you often splurge on your credit cards? Do you find it easy to rack up debt? I want to encourage you to watch your spending. Don’t just take on new debt, which may give you temporary satisfaction but leave you with a long-term debt hangover. Practice restraint. Be…
Today, we are going to look at PART 3 in our new feature about the wisdom of Solomon with you regarding good money management. Over the coming weeks, we are going to look at several of the wealth management principles he shared. If you apply these money management principles, you will be successful. King Solomon…
I am fully aware that the increase in the cost of living, brought on by the higher inflation environment, has left many feeling cash-strapped. You may be battling to make ends meet. Today, I want to offer you two solutions if you are facing a cash flow crisis: Either you will need to… “You must…
If you want to manage your money well, you will need to differentiate between your “wants” and your “needs”. Every time you buy something, ask yourself, “Is this a want, or is this a need?” If it is a necessity, then buy it! But if it is just a “nice to have” that you can live…
Today we are going to look at PART 2 in our new feature about the wisdom of Solomon with you regarding good money management. Over the coming weeks, we are going to look at several of the wealth management principles he shared. If you apply these money management principles, you be successful. King Solomon had…
I want to encourage you to get into the habit of saving. You can replace your bad habit of being in debt with a new habit of building up your savings. Trust me, once you are committed to saving, you won’t even miss the amount you put aside each month. If you start saving, you…
Many get so caught up trying to be in the “in” crowd, buying things they don’t need or can’t really afford, just to “keep up with the Joneses”. You do not need to live like this. We are told, “You must not covert (desire or crave or be envious) of your neighbour’s house.” (Exodus 20:17)…
When it comes to building towards financial freedom, you need to work hard. Don’t be lazy. Be disciplined. Today I want to give you three scriptures… According to these scriptures, laziness leads to… On the flip side, being diligent, working hard, and working smart leads to… If you want to build towards financial freedom, don’t…
Most people who get into debt do not even know why they are racking up debt. It seems to creep up on them. Against this backdrop, if you are battling with debt, I want to encourage you to take a close look at your bank statements. Get your magnifying glass out and examine your bank…
Today we are going to be looking at the wisdom of Solomon regarding good money management. Over the coming weeks, we are going to look at a number of the wealth management principles he shared. If you apply these money management principles, you be successful. King Solomon had huge shoes to fill. His father was…
Many are getting deeper into debt, and as debts climb it becomes even more difficult to start saving. I want to ask you to consider re-examining your priorities. It is so easy to spend money. But what if you could cut back on your spending and invest more? Would it make a big difference? It…
Are you in debt? If so, I want to encourage you to declare war on your debt and break the debt cycle. You can do it! With a little planning and a bit of work, you can turn your financial affairs around for the better. A habit is something that if practiced, and regularly repeated,…
So many want overnight success. They wish they could get rich quickly. However, God’s way is to build wealth slowly. Easy, steadily, little by little, over time. In 1 Timothy 6:10, God’s word tells us, “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered…
STEP 1: You Need a Vision. Without a dream or a goal, you will just drift aimlessly. “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18) Dare to dream. Dream big dreams. Have a vision for your future. STEP 2: You Need a Plan. To get from where you are to accomplishing your goals,…
Many years ago, while in primary school, I remember having to complete an experiment on soil. I think the subject was called Environmental Studies and I had to present a project to show how soil worked. We were told to get a jar, go into the garden, and get sand, pebbles, stones, and small rocks….
If you plant an apple seed, what will you get? Not just apples, but a whole apple tree. That one tiny seed can produce a tree that will produce many apples each season if it is well watered and looked after. Imagine if you kept planting seeds regularly. You could end up building a full-on…
1. Put God First with Your Finances: When you put God first, he takes care of the rest. “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10) 2. Know What You…