2. Money and Marriage We cannot avoid the material part of life.
God-focused attitude.
Heed God’s warnings.

3. Money and Marriage Solomon gives us perspective.
Material things are vanity, Ecc. 2:4-11
Serving God matters, Ecc. 12:13, 14

4. Money and Marriage
God's Principles
Suggestions

5. Money and Marriage God's Principles
A man is to provide for himself and his family.
If not, infidel, 1 Tim. 5:8
If not, should not eat, 2 Thes. 3:10

6. Money and Marriage God's Principles
Prepare for the future—as best you can.
Pay taxes, Rom. 13:6, 7
Set goals, Prov. 13:19; 19:21
Job.
Salary.
Home.
Savings.

7. Money and Marriage God's Principles
Prepare for the future—as best you can.
Work, then enjoy, Prov. 24:27
Winter is coming, Prov. 6:6-11; 10:4, 5, 15; 12:11; 20:4
Car, house.
Insurance.
Children.
Health care.

8. Money and Marriage God's Principles
Prepare for the future—as best you can.
Seek advice, Prov. 11:14; 13:18
Parents.
Elders.
Others.
Do not be rash, Prov. 28:20, 22

9. Money and Marriage God's Principles Diligence Rule Filled Profit Ease
Prov.
12:24; 22:29
13:4
14:23; 21:5
15:19
Slothfulness
Slave
Empty
Poverty
Thorns

10. Money and Marriage God's Principles Slothfulness
Lazy destroy, Prov. 18:9
Sleep & hunger, Prov. 19:15; 20:13
Excuses, Prov. 22:13
Subject to needs, Prov. 24:30-34

11. Money and Marriage God's Principles
Be fair in your financial dealings.
Do not cheat, Prov. 11:1
Do not lie, Prov. 13:11; 21:6
Do not steal, Prov. 20:17; Eph. 4:28

12. Money and Marriage God's Principles Give to others.
God, 1 Cor. 16:1, 2; Phil. 4:15-17
Poor, Prov. 19:17; 28:27
Parents, Prov. 19:26; Eph. 6:2; 1 Tim. 5:16

13. Money and Marriage God's Principles Give to others.
Children, Prov. 13:22
Preacher, brethren, Gal. 6:6-10
Reap what you sow, Prov. 11:24-26

14. Money and Marriage God's Principles A wife and mother can work.
Worthy woman, Prov. 31:10-31
Fulfill other duties, Titus 2:4, 5; 1 Tim. 5:14

15. Money and Marriage Suggestions Couples need to make a budget—together.
Figure spending history.
Set priorities.
Contribution.
Food, clothes, shelter, car.
Debt.
Savings.

16. Money and Marriage Suggestions Couples need to make a budget—together.
Get away from credit cards (debt).
Pay off.
Don’t use for daily living.
Use debit card, check, cash.

17. Money and Marriage Suggestions Couples need to make a budget—together.
Anticipate emergencies.
Home repair.
Car repair.
Medical.
Birth of children.

18. Money and Marriage Suggestions Who spends more? Woman. Clothes.
Makeup.
Hairdo.
Knick, knacks.
Man.
Sports.
Cars.
Entertainment.
Clothes.

19. Money and Marriage Suggestions Recommended readings. Dave Ramsey.
My Total Money Makeover.
Financial Peace Revisited.
H. Norman Wright.
Before You Say I Do.
After You Say I Do.

20. Money and Marriage
God's Principles
Suggestions

21. Money and Marriage We cannot avoid the material part of life.
God-focused attitude.
Heed God’s warnings.

22. Money and Marriage Solomon gives us perspective.
Material things are vanity, Ecc. 2:4-11
Serving God matters, Ecc. 12:13, 14