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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
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Proverbs and Investing
“Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’” (Acts 20:35, TLB).
Open in Prayer
Pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance as you begin reading passages of Scripture. Ask for clarity and insight as you engage in God’s Word.
Scripture Reading
- Read Proverbs 21:5
- Read Proverbs 27:23-24
- Read Proverbs 27:12
- Read Proverbs 28:20
- Read Proverbs 22:16
- Read Proverbs 13:11
Lesson Projects
Projects are designed to help you apply the information you learn in a lesson. Some courses consist of one project per lesson, while others might have one project for the entire course. Projects are provided in PDF format, which you can download, fill out, and either print out and store or save as a digital document for future reference.
Access your Lesson Project (pdf).
Investing Scenarios
Go to the Compound Interest Calculator and enter the following scenarios to determine how much interest you would earn on a one-time investment over 40 years. View the report to see a year-by-year view of the effect of compounding interest.
- $1000 at 5% interest- 40 years.
- $5000 at 7% interest- 40 years.
- $10,000 at 9% interest- 40 years.
Go to the Investment Goal Calculator and enter the following scenarios to figure out how much money you would make if you invested consistently over 40 years.
- In the Years to accumulate tab, put 40. In the Rate of return tab put 7%. In the Periodic contribution tab, put $1000. In the Contribution frequency tab, put “per year”.
- In the Years to accumulate tab, put 40. In the Rate of return tab put 7%. In the Periodic contribution tab, put $100. In the Contribution frequency tab, put “per month”.
- In the Years to accumulate tab, put 40. In the Rate of return tab put 7%. In the Periodic contribution tab, put $1000. In the Contribution frequency tab, put “quarterly”.
- In the Years to accumulate tab, put 40. In the Rate of return tab put 7%. In the Periodic contribution tab, put $500. In the Contribution frequency tab, put “per month”.
Compass Commentary
Successful investing and money management requires a variety of character traits. Be diligent and patient, not in a hurry to achieve financial growth. Keep track of your investments, without obsessing over them. Be aware of market conditions that might impact your investments. Faithfulness is blessed by God (remember, it is His money anyway!). Don’t neglect opportunities to help those in need with your resources. Nothing good ever comes from acquiring something through dishonesty and deceit. Faithfully honoring God and living according to His principles will position you for His blessings.