Biblical money advice and principles for financial freedom. You can learn how to escape debt, build wealth, and be financially free!
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…
September is National Wills Month. So today we are going to look at the importance of having a WILL. Many people plan for the future but give no thought to death. “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: A time to be born and a time to die,…
Tiny choices can have a huge impact on your tomorrow. Life is full of choices, and the decisions you make today have a huge impact on your future. If I make good choices, I usually see good results. I want to ask you to take a hard, honest look at your money management, and get…
It is crucial that you diversify your investments. Don’t keep all your eggs in one basket. Rather spread your investments. You can diversify your investments across investment houses and asset managers. You can diversify your investments across geographical areas. You can even spread your investments across various asset classes: cash, bonds, equities, and property. By…
September is National Wills Month. So today we are going to look at the importance of having a WILL. Many people plan for the future but give no thought to death. “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: A time to be born and a time to die,…
To turn your financial situation around you need to exchange bad habits for good new habits. A habit is something that if practiced, and if regularly repeated, becomes a routine, or an automatic way of life. Think about driving a car. When you first start driving a car, it can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. But, when you practice driving, it…
Many don’t know what is going on with their money. It is therefore important to set up a budget. You need to know what is coming in, and where you are spending your money. However, if your budget is too rigid and strict it will leave you frustrated… You therefore need to make sure that…
Jewish people are known to be astute money managers. So recently while in Israel, I did some digging to find out why this is true. I was interested and inspired to discover that one of the secrets lies with what they teach their children about money. It turns out that from a young age many children…
One of the biggest reasons why people don’t build wealth is that they don’t follow through on their decisions. It is good to dream and to talk to your loved ones about your plans and aspirations, but if you don’t put your plans into action, you will not achieve your goals. “Hard work brings profit,…
Your No.1 wealth-building tool is your income. If you get into a habit of feeding more of your income into investments, you will be using your income as an effective wealth-building tool. Most people do not take good care of their money. You may know what you are spending on big items in your budget,…