My guest post at Money Help for Christians called Ignoring Sound Financial Advice talks about how we tend to ignore God’s financial advice if we don’t keep it in our thoughts consistently. We tend to get busy with life and other matters and lose sight of it.
Follow Biblical financial principals
So, how do you follow Biblical financial advice when life gets so busy? Here are a few actionable things you can do to keep your focus.
What is Biblical finance? I wrote a short article about Biblical Finance 101 which is a good place to start or get initial references to basic principles.
Scripture cards
Scripture cards are a great way to focus on one principle per week. Each week on the One Money Design blog, I add a new Biblical financial scripture under the Bible and Money section. Consider writing this scripture on a note card and carrying it with you throughout the week. Before you know it, you’ll have several scriptures you can quickly reference for counsel.
Crown Biblical Financial Study
Learn more about Biblical financial principles by joining a Crown Biblical Financial Study. Many churches now offer this study program. My wife and I have taken the course and have taught it as well.
Christian personal finance books
Read a Christian based personal finance book every month. Your Money Counts is a good book to put at the top of your list. Look at the recommended reading list on the One Money Design sidebar. I’ve read all of these books and learned a tremendous amount about the Bible and money.
Christian personal finance blogs
Subscribe to or read Christian personal finance blogs such as One Money Design, or Money Help for Christians. Also, look at the One Money Design blogroll to find other great blogs about personal finances focused on the Bible and Money.
Christian personal finance radio or podcasts
Listen to radio or podcasts about personal finance. Crown Financial Ministries has regular show that often mentions Biblical financial principles. I will listen to this podcast as well as Dave Ramsey’s podcast sometimes during my commute to work.
Christian personal finance counselor
Think about becoming a Money Map Coach or financial counselor. For those who want to take it to the next step, becoming a coach is a great way to share Biblical financial principles as well as teach others practical steps to managing money. Your situation doesn’t have to be perfect to become a coach you just need the desire to learn more and help others. Often, teachers learn as much as the students.
Can you think of other ideas to keep your focus on Biblical financial principles?
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