“Financial Wisdom” Chapter 9

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