Six money myths you need to stop believing
There are many misconceptions and myths about money. Many are completely untrue, but some need to be seen through the lens of a faithful, biblical steward. Here are the top six money myths and a biblical perspective. Myth 1 – Investing is the same as gambling, so as a Christian I shouldn’t invest. Investing is
The opportunity of generosity
Giving is sometimes described as a two-sided coin. Side one is the obligation for Christians to be generous. This obligation flows out of God’s ownership of all things. “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for He founded it upon the seas and established it
How does God’s financial advice compare to the world’s?
Few people see the Bible as a financial guidebook but the Scripture is full of spiritual and practical advice. Here are the top three lessons where the Bible differs from all other financial advice. So let me ask you, whom are you serving? Are you serving your husband, your wife, your children, your boss, your
Financially Helping Your Adult Children
It is never too late for parents to begin teaching their children about finances, particularly God’s principles of handling money. If parents find that their grown children are having financial difficulties, this may be a good opportunity to help them get good counsel. Parent’s financial help should be contingent on the children establishing a workable
Survey Finds Better Giving Saves Marriages
Peter and Lorraine Crawford, who oversee Crown’s New Zealand team, have conducted a survey of individuals in their country who completed Crown’s Biblical Financial Study. The average amount of time since respondents had completed the study was four years. Here is some of what they reported. Current average debt, other than a home mortgage or