Opening Up Proverbs
A study by Jim Newheiser
“Financial Wisdom” Chapter 9
Financial Wisdom
Ø The theology of money
Ø Are the wise always wealthy?
A Balanced View of Money
Ø Money can be good.
Ø Money is dangerous.
Ø Godly wisdom is more important than wealth.
Ø Learn the secret of contentment.
Acquiring Money
Ø Work hard.
Ø Don’t compromise your integrity to gain wealth.
Ø Should Christians gamble and play the lottery?
Spending Money
Ø Give generously.
Ø Control your expenditures.
Ø Stay out of debt.
Ø Is it ever legitimate to borrow money?
Ø Don’t make yourself liable for the debt ofothers by co-signing.
Saving Money
Ø Anticipate future expenses.
Ø Accumulate wealth and invest wisely.
Ø Is it wrong to receive interest from others?
Ø Save so you can leave an inheritance to yourchildren.
Conclusion
Ø Make it your goal to be wise, not rich.
Ø You can’t take it with you.
Ø Remember Christ, who paid your debt.
Further Reading
Ø The Total Money Makeover: Classic Editionby Dave Ramsey
Ø Money, Possessions, and Eternity by RandyAlcorn
Ø Christians in an Age of Wealth: A BiblicalTheology of Stewardship by Craig Blomberg
Ø Rethinking Retirement by John Piper
Ø Radical by David Platt
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