I am preparing to teach a seminar on “Biblical principles and strategies for Financial Freedom!” I will be discussing the difference between “Prosperity, Success and Financial Freedom.” While doing a little research I came across seven proposed “distinct cultural hindrances to financial prosperity” by author Tom Graneau, Sr. I am just curious to get your feedback from a Christian perspective.
1. the issue of children growing up in this country and teaching adulthood without sound financial knowledge;
2. our belief and value system that sometimes works quietly against our mission in life, hindering us from developing our true potential;
3. an educational system that places the wrong set of values on a college degree that carries little or no substance, and it seems like everyone else profits from a college investment except the person who made the sacrifice;
4. employers who hire people for work but place a salary cap on their income – an ongoing source of frustration for millions of people because while their needs and wants increase, their salaries stay flat;
5. government taxes that intrusively devour between 30 to 60 percent of people’s income, and the remaining portion is barely enough to take care of financial responsibilities in the home;
6. a credit system that makes itself available to everyone who is struggling with a cash problem. At first, the system appears to be friendly, making itself the answer to all financial woes, yet quickly turns its users into indentured servants;
7. and economic system that provides jobs or income yet takes everything back from those who allow it. So while it provides 100 percent income for those with jobs, it takes back 120 percent from them through spending.
I believe God has a plan for our lives and that includes our financial well being. In this blog, I urge you to dig a little deeper than the popular “sowing and reaping”; “name it and claim” methodology that seems to be common place in mainstream Christianity today. God is a God of order and His word should govern the totality of our financial stewardship. Let’s discuss in a spiritual as well as logical manner what we believe God's plan is for our finances. I look forward to your comments!
Larry W. Robinson
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2 comments:
I agree that we need to honestly think about what God's word has to say about our finances in its totality. I believe many times in the Body of Christ we just site a few passages of scripture and try to apply it to our situation without understanding the whole counsel of the Word of God as it relates to our finances.
The bible says that "In all of your getting get understanding." and the result from not getting that understanding is that we parish.
I'm trying to get understanding in this subject because I have been ignorant for way too long. I know, like many other people, I had none to teach me about money, it's importance and how to invest so now I'm starting from the bottom trying to erase the mistakes of my past.
It would be helpful if you could have a tip blog on how to reach financial independence and not institutional dependence. Showing people how become financially aware and responsible.
I'm also finding that mishandling of money is a generational curse. My dad was no good with money and I had to break some of the cycles that were presented in my life. Now I'm ready and keeping myself aware of what I need to do to get comfortable with money.
This is an excellent post but keep the ball rolling and help us to get some understanding.
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