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Money Matters
Lesson 2: Using Wisdom in Personal Finance
Personal Finance
What does God expect from us regarding our finances?
Within a Marriage
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Ephesians 5:31
Ephesians 5:22-24
Proverbs 15:17
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A healthy marriage is more
important than gaining wealth.
Personal Finance
What does God expect from us regarding our finances?
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As a Single Person or Parent
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I Thessalonians 4:11-12
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Avoid financial dependency on someone you’re not married to.
I Corinthians 7:32-35
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Keep busy with the Lord’s work
Prepare yourself for marriage
Work
How much is too much?
Balancing Work with Family Time
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I Timothy 6:6-10
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Do no allow greed to motivate overtime work.
Proverbs 23:4-5
The Issue of Debt
Is All Debt Bad? Is it possible to avoid debt completely?
Exodus 22:14
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We are responsible to uphold any loan agreements we
make.
Proverbs 28:19
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This applies to general finance, but can also to apply
to loans, cash advance, rent to own, etc.
We should have a good reason for committing to a
loan, not frivolous expenses like vacations, luxury
items, or other items that could be saved up for.
The Importance of Saving
The Importance of Saving
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Proverbs 13:22
Proverbs 10:5
Proverbs 27:23-27