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Lesson OneStarting Well9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoCounsel, Debt and Saving9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeGenerosity and Investing9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourWork and Honesty9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveCrisis and Eternity9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SixFinishing Well7 Activities
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion2 Activities1 Assessment
Participants 188
Counsel – Discussion
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What in the notes did you find revealing, challenging or interesting?
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45 Replies
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Saving for an emergency can be challenging because most people are not taught to save but spend to get what they want. After all, tomorrow is not promised. Indeed, we are not promised the next day, but if God allows us to see it, an emergency may occur and we have no available funds to cover it. I understand God’s illustration of the ant saving, it is a wise precept.
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It is amazing how God repeatedly emphasizes being debt-free. As humans we strive to get what we want and not necessarily what we need, as a result, we end up being in debt most of the time. If we truly stand on God’s word that He will supply all our needs, then debt is not necessary.
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I understand now why God wants you to seek counsel from Him and godly human counselors. I was not taught this concept growing up, so over the years, I have made many mistakes. Some of the counsel I received was from ungodly persons and some were biased. I am thankful that through it all God still guided my path because without knowledge I still had faith to trust Him on some level. I understand how challenging it can be to receive counsel from others because we usually want to do things our way.
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Every bit of information was interesting and rewarding. I was never taught the principles of saving, giving, and investing.
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That I should seek my parents advice on money even if they have not yet found Christ or managed their money well, as a way of showing them honor.
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What hinders you from seeking advice?
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16 Replies
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What hinders me from seeking advice is usually I think I know what is best and I want to do it my way.
As humans, we want the satisfaction of saying I did it my way even if it was a failure. We do not realize that God does not want us to fail even for the first time.
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Pride and stubbornness often hinder me from seeking advice. It can feel like a weakness to ask for help, or I may have already decided what I want to do and avoid advice that could contradict my plans. Sometimes, I worry that sharing my situation might make me feel judged or vulnerable.
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Nothing hinders me from seeking advice. I probably ask evebn too much of it sometimes from people, and should probably stay more time in prayer berfore going with the issue to people.
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My husband and I welcome godly council about finances and often seek out advice. Depending on the situation, sometimes we pause on seeking advice if we need to determine if the person should know our financial specifics.
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Perhaps it is the fear of being misunderstood. I will have my own reasons or priorities that cause me to consider an option (regardless of whether it turns out to be wise or not), but someone who doesn’t understand and embrace my values may discourage me deeply instead of shed light.
#finance
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What does biased counsel look like in our world today?
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18 Replies
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It looks like counsel given by those who seek to benefit the most at the expense of the person being given the advice. In their heart they are not really concerned for the other person’s wellbeing, only their own.
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Biased counsel can come from people who have something to gain from the outcome, like a salesperson pushing their product or an advisor who benefits financially from a decision. It also includes advice from people influenced by their own preferences or limited experiences rather than objective wisdom. This highlights the importance of seeking second opinions and godly, unbiased guidance.
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Simply put, in “Salesmanship” of goods and services without regard to our interests.
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Biased counsel can appear in any ungodly place where there is aim for sales or profits, as in persons mind aim is to make salary not neccessarily to help wholeheartedly.
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Someone who has something to gain.