The cornerstone of discerning whether credit is your servant or master is based on your Dollar Theology. Dollar Theology reminds believers that they are accountable to the Lord for the resources that He entrusts to them. The principle of stewardship is woven throughout the New Testament. As you read the following passages, consider how they impact your Dollar Theology.
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ARE YOU A SAVVY SHOPPER?
Proverbs 31:18 challenges women seeking to please God to refrain from wasting time, money, fuel, or any other resource. Application of this verse insures that she operates her home on a budget (a plan for spending), that monthly it balances (not too much month at the end of the money), and that she consistently makes wise consumer decisions (she “perceives that her merchandise is good”). As an educated seamstress and nutritionist, she recognizes quality. With practiced eye, she seeks out a bargain that reflects excellence. At the same time, her knowledge and skill allow her to make the best decision of whether to make the purchase, pay for the service, or personally perform the task.
Read MoreTOO MUCH MONTH AT THE END OF YOUR MONEY?
The events on Wall Street in the fall of 2008 reminded us that no investment in this world is ever secure. Regardless of the safeguards and the supposed guarantees, the economic climate can change in an instant. Like the falling autumn leaves that characterized the season financial portfolios dropped significantly in 2008 leaving individuals of all ages asking the question,
“Does a gruesome lifestyle lie ahead?” Economic uncertainty can evoke a myriad of negative responses—especially for the individuals whose trust is in money rather than God. The believer, however, should have an entirely different response if their dollar theology is sound.
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