It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay Ecclesiastes 5:5 A bit of wisdom today from Ecclesiastes… It’s better to not make a promise, than to make a promise and not keep it. Your word is your bond, and if you promise something you need to follow […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Worry no more
Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat ‘ or ‘What will we drink ‘ or ‘What will we wear for clothing ‘ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. Matthew 6:31-32 We’re living in tough times right now, with people losing […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: The simpleton never looks
A sensible man watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them. The simpleton never looks, and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 27:12 This verse talks about the importance of planning ahead. if you plan ahead you’ll be able to meet the financial challenges that come up in your life, or be able to retire with […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: I shall not be in want
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalms 23:1-3 When you put your faith in Christ, you also have knowledge that he […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Delight in the Lord
Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 It is so easy for us to forget where our priorities lie in this life. We get tied up in the day to day minutia of our jobs, relationships and personal problems, and we forget to do the […]
How To Make a Million Dollars
This month in Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine they have an article talking about how much you need to save at any age to become a millionaire when you retire. They look at the ages 25, 35, 45 and 55. They make certain assumptions at each age about how much you’ve already saved, so their article […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Give to the poor
He who gives to the poor will never want, but he who shuts his eyes will have many curses. Proverbs 28:27 It is so important for us as Christians to give to those in need. It is so easy for us, living in such a wealthy country, to just shut our eyes, and ignore all […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Deal Generously
It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice. Psalm 112:5 This verse talks about how those who conduct their affairs with integrity and righteousness, things will go well for them. It is important to be generous and just with what God has given us, and when […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Be content with your wages
Some soldiers were questioning him, saying, “And what about us, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Do not take money from anyone by force, or accuse anyone falsely, and be content with your wages.” Luke 3:14 This verse speaks to me about how we need to have integrity in our financial dealings, […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Don’t Fix Your Hope on Riches
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing up […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Needs
And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Whenever I’m feeling uneasy about having enough money in the budget, or worried about making ends meet when unexpected bills pop up, I just remember that God never gives us more than we can handle, and […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Haste Leads to Poverty
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare. Proverbs 21:5-6 Another verse today about being diligent and hard working. When you work hard at something, and make plans for the future, it will […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Estimating the Cost
For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he may have enough to finish it; lest perhaps, after he has laid the foundation and is not able to finish, all those seeing begin to mock him, saying, This man began to build and was […]
Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Get Rich Quick?
Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow. Proverbs 13:11 These days get rich quick schemes are a dime a dozen. You are told that you can buy and sell foreclosed houses and get rich quick! Try the newest currency trading exchange and get rich quick! Invest in […]