Bible Money Matters

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125 More People Personal Finance Junkies Should Follow On Twitter

Earlier this week in response to a post online I posted a list of “10 People All Personal Finance Junkies Should Follow On Twitter“.  The idea was to let people know about some must follow twitter users in the personal finance blogosphere who consistently make useful twitters, both about personal finance and other topics. The […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: My God Will Supply

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 It can be difficult when times are hard to keep our chins up, and to remember just how much we have in Christ. This verse gives us a reminder of where our true riches are, and […]

Things To Remember When Shopping For A Used Car

Time to take the plunge and get a new car The transmission on my old car decided that it no longer wants to continue shifting as it should. After getting several repair estimates, we found that to fix the car would cost us over $2500 in repairs, along with another $1000 or more in other […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: What You Have

Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have. Hebrews 13:5 This verse is even more important when we’re going through tough economic times as we are today. People are worried about being able to pay rent, wondering if they’ll have enough for Christmas presents and trying to […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: I Am Ready

For I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances may be. I know now how to live when things are difficult and I know how to live when things are prosperous. In general and in particular I have learned the secret of eating well or going hungry of facing either plenty of poverty. I […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Uncertain Times

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17 During these uncertain times that we’re facing with our economy, it’s important […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Budgeting

On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. 1 Corinthians 16:2 Setting aside some money and planning for the future are talked about many times in scripture. Planning ahead for things you need […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Rich Men

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. Mark 10:25 This verse talks about priorities, and loyalties. Where do your loyalties lie – with money or with God? Too often when you put all your focus on building […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Consider your steps

The naive believes everything, but the sensible man considers his steps. Proverbs 14:15 When you are getting financial advice from someone, its always best to confirm what they are saying, make yourself knowledgeable and make a plan of attack. Consider the actions that you’re taking, and you’ll be much better off.

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Do not borrow

For the Lord your God will bless you as He has promised you, and you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you. Deuteronomy 15:6 Another scripture that stresses the importance of not going into debt. We are told […]

Finances and Personal Responsibility: Who Is To Blame For Your Money Problems?

The Victim Mentality I was reading a post over at Moolanomy.com the other day that really got me thinking about the idea of a victim mentality, personal responsibility and how people handicap themselves by blaming others when they have problems. I think it is helpful to first define when I mean by a victim mentality.  […]