Check Your Understanding

How we handle money has a significant impact on our with Christ. “If therefore you are not faithful in the use of worldly wealth, who will entrust the true riches to you” (Luke 16:11)?

If we are going to be genuine followers of Christ, we must transfer the ownership of our possessions to the Lord. Jesus said, “None of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions” (Luke 14:33). We’re of what the Lord entrusts to us.

God provides for our . “But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33).

“He who is faithful in a very thing is faithful also in much” (Luke 16:10).

Create as much monthly as possible because the more your surplus, the quicker you can pay off debt. You do that by increasing your income or reducing expenses.

Scripture doesn’t address when we can have debt. We believe it’s possible to owe money for a home mortgage, your education, or a business. But here’s the rule of thumb for this debt: Borrow as little as possible, and pay it off as as possible!

“It is poor judgment to another’s note, to become responsible for his debts” (Proverbs 17:18). The words “poor judgment” are better translated “destitute of mind.” When you cosign, you pledge all of your assets as collateral as long as the debt exists; everything you own is at risk.

“ brings prosperity” (Proverbs 21:5, TLB).

Once you know where you are on the map, the next step is to focus on accomplishing the destination you haven’t completely finished.

“The borrower is to the lender” (Proverbs 22:7).