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Managing Financial Resources I. Introduction “To get money is difficult, to keep it more difficult, but to spend it wisely most difficult of all.” “Money is a good servant, but a poor master.” --Bonhours

“The proper use of money is the only advantage there is in having it.” “Get all you can…save all you can…give all you can.” --John Wesley

II. What are some general biblical concepts that serve as a foundation to the proper management of financial resources? A. God is the Lord of our finances and all other of life’s possessions. 1. He is the source of all wealth (John 3:27; Jam. 1:17).

2. He owns everything (Deut. 10:14; Ps. 24:1; 50:10-12; 115:16; Hag. 2:8). 3. He is our provider (II Cor. 9:10-11; Phil. 4:18-20; Eccl. 5:19). 4. He controls the factors that affect finances (Neh. 9:6). 5. He gives us the ability and strength to acquire them (Deut. 8:17-18; Ps. 100:3; Rom. 12:3-6; I Cor. 4:7; I Pet. 4:11).

6. He gives us wisdom and inventive ability (Pro. 8:12; Jam. 3:17). 7. He holds us accountable for their use (I Cor. 4:1-2; Luke 16:11-12).

B. God has laid out the purposes for money. 1. To provide for the basic needs of families (Matt. 6:32; II Cor. 12:14; I Tim. 5:8). 2. To establish His covenant and extend his kingdom (Deut. 8:18).

3. To give to those who have need (Is. 58:7; Luke 3:11; Rom. 12:13; Gal. 6:10; Eph. 4:28; I John 3:17).

C. Our finances are affected by the law of sowing and reaping (Luke 6:38; II Cor. 9:6; Gal. 6:7). 1. If we sow honest labor, we will reap increase (Pro. 13:11; 14:23; 21:25). 2. If we sow in diligence, we will reap riches (Pro. 10:4-5; 12:24).

3. If we sow literally, we will reap bountifully (II Cor. 9:6). 4. If we sow righteousness, we will reap mercy (Hos. 10:12; Pro. 22:8). 5. If we sow to the Spirit, we will reap everlasting life (Gal. 6:7-8).

D. The borrower is the servant of the lender (Pro. 22:7; Gal. 5:1-2). 1. It puts you under bondage to another person. 2. It removes your freedom under the Lord.

E. Personal contentment positions us for stewardship (Phil. 4:11-13; I Tim. 6:5- 12). 1. There are several helpful definitions of contentment. a. Contentment is the opposite of envy, covetousness, worry, ambition and striving.

b. Contentment is a rest of mind, satisfaction, freedom from worry. c. Contentment implies appeasement to the point where one is not disquieted or disturbed by a desire for what one does not have, even though every which is not fully gratified. d. Contentment is limiting one’s desires to what one has.

e. Contentment is maintaining a spirit of peace in all circumstances. f. Contentment is accepting God’s plan for one’s life. g. Bill Gothard, “Contentment is realizing that God has provided everything I need for my present happiness.”

2. There are several key verses relative to contentment. a. Psalm 16:5-6 (NLT) b. Proverbs 15:15 c. Proverbs 30:8-9 (NLT) d. Ecclesiastes 6:9

3. Contentment should pervade every aspect of the believer’s life (Luke 3:14; I Cor. 7:17, 20-21; 12:18; Gal. 5:26) 4. There are several keys to cultivating a spirit of contentment. a. Realize the true riches that you have and cultivate thankfulness (Pro. 17:5; 16:8; Eccl. 4:6; 5:12; Heb. 13:5).

b. Recognize that all we have comes from God and we deserve none of it (Eccl. 3:13). c. Refuse to compare yourself with others—believers or unbelievers (II Cor. 10:12). d. Remember that God has provided everything that you need for your present happiness (II Cor. 9:8).

e. Re-establish a proper value system (Col. 3:1-4).

5. There are Old and New Testament examples of such believers. a. Moses was able to accept the radical change in his lifestyle because of this value (Ex. 2:21; Heb. 11:25-26). b. Barnabas was able to respond to the Lord because of this value (Acts 4:36).

6. This attitude will bring new freedom to our lives. a. Rejoice in another man’s blessing. b. Be sensitive to the needs of others. c. Enjoy life in the place when God has you. d. Trust that God is working His purposes in your life.

F. We need to know the difference between needs and non essentials (I Timothy 6:6-11). 1. A Need: A need is something that is considered essential for the maintenance of life, health and spiritual well-being (Phil. 4:19).

2. A Desire: A desire is something that is longed for, craved or wished for to fulfill certain passion, appetite or lust (James 4:1-3).

III. What are some financial keys that will help us to maintain the blessing of God and to get the most out of the resources available to us? A. Keep service to God and the pursuit of righteousness as the goal in all financial matters (Matt. 6:33; Pro. 30:8-9). B. Maintain the tithe as a constant reminder of your stewardship of the remainder (Pro. 3:9-10).

C. Avoid financial schemes that violate fixed laws governing finances (Pro. 27:12; 28:20). D. Make it a goal to live debt free (Rom. 13:8).

E. Use a wise accounting system (I Cor. 4:2). 1. It will help us to see what we have. 2. It will help us to live within our means. 3. It will help qualifies us to handle true riches (Luke 16:11).

F. Establish a monthly savings policy (Pro. 30:25). G. Develop sales resistance (Pro. 14:15). H. Shop around for the best buy (Pro. 11:1). I. Counsel with others and especially your spouse over financial decisions (Pro. 11:14; 15:22; 31:11-12).

J. Make plans to lay up an inheritance for your children’s children. 1. A good name (Pro. 22:1; 10:7; I Pet. 2:12). 2. An impartation of divine principles (Deut. 4:9; 6:7). 3. A financial reserve to help get a start (II Cor. 12:14; Pro. 13:22).

4. The preparation of a proper will.