The Way of Wisdom: God’s Wisdom and Our Money

About 43% of American families spend more than they earn each year. Average households carry some $8,000 in credit card debt. Personal bankruptcies have doubled in the past decade. (Source: MSN Money 2009)

1. Wise people are responsible with their money.

“ Be sure to know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.” - Proverbs 27:23

“ He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.” - Proverbs 13:18

1. Wise people are responsible with their money.

2. Wise people save their money!

“ In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.” - Proverbs 21:20

2. Wise people save their money!

3. Wise people don’t borrow money.

“ The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” - Proverbs 22:7

3. Wise people don’t borrow money.

4. Wise people help others with their money.

“ A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” - Proverbs 11:25

“ He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done.” - Proverbs 19:17

4. Wise people help others with their money.

5. Wise people honor God with their money.

“ Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” - Proverbs 3:9-10

“ Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.” - Proverbs 16:3

5. Wise people honor God with their money.