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DEFINITION OF THE DAY (FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY)

August 16, 2022Uncategorized1 corinthians, 1 Timothy, 2 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, abundance, Christ, definition, definition of the day, Deuteronomy, ecclesiastes, financial, financial planning, financial responsibility, financial wealth, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, jesus, Jesus Christ, Luke, Malachi, Matthew, new testament, Old Testament, precursor, Proverbs, Romans, Ruth, stewardship, wealthabarkley8

Two maxims underlie the Bible’s principles of financial responsibility; the earth and its resources belong to God (Lev 25:23; Job 41:11; Pss 24:1; 89:11; Hag 2:8), and they have been entrusted to people to use wisely (Gen 1:29-30; 9:1-4). The overall message of the Bible regarding finances is one of personal thrift combined with generosity toward others. The Bible places a high value on saving money to provide for oneself and others in times of need (Gen 41:1-57; Prov 6:6-8; 21:20; Eccles 11:2; Luke 12:16-21; 1 Cor 16:2). Because God blessed those

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DEFINITION OF THE DAY (FINANCIAL PLANNING)

May 5, 20201 corinthians, 2 Corinthians, bible studies, bible study, bible times, Christ, Christian, christian studies, Christian study, Church, God, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, Holy Bible, Jesus Christ, King James Holy Bible, Lord, new testament, NIV, Old Testament, Proverbs, the church, theology, UncategorizedBible, bible times, ecclesiastes, Egypt, financial, financial planning, flock, Genesis, Israel, Joseph, Luke, master, masterys money, money, plan, planning, poor, Poor Financial, Psalm, shepherd, timesabarkley8

The Bible provides examples of both effective and ineffective financial planning in the face of economic adversity. Examples of good financial planning include Joseph’s preparation for famine in Egypt (Gen 41:34-36), the servants who wisely invested their master’s money (Luke 19:13-19), and the Corinthian believers who laid aside money to help others (1 Cor 16:1-2; cp 2 Cor 9:1-5). Proverbs 27:23-27 counsels a shepherd to know well the condition of his flocks so that they will provide for him in the future, Diversification of investments is advised in Eccles 11:2. Continue reading DEFINITION OF THE DAY (FINANCIAL PLANNING) →