God should never be an afterthought regarding our finances and possessions. Learn from God’s Word what it means to honor Him with all that He has given to you.
A clear indication of the level of my surrender is how defensive I get when someone mentions finances.
Our Responsibility (3:9)
- We must realize that every spending decision has spiritual implications.
- To honor the LORD with our wealth means that we give precedence to His priorities.
- We will never please the God who gave His all if we only offer Him what is left.
Godâs Promise (3:10)
- If we value God enough to give generously, He is trustworthy enough to provide faithfully.
- No matter how much we give, we will never outgive God.
- The sacrifices we invest will never compare to the blessings He overflows.
Financial Advice (8 Applications from Proverbs)
- Trust God for Your Needs – âGive me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, âWho is the LORD?â or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my Godâ (Prov. 30:8-9).
- Work Hard for Your Family – âA slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shameâ (Prov. 10:4-5).
- Avoid Debt Where You Can – âThe rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lenderâ (Prov. 22:7).
- Be Aware of Your Finances – âKnow well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds, for riches do not last forever; and does a crown endure to all generations?â (Prov. 27:23-24).
- Save Money for Future Needs – âPrecious treasure and oil are in a wise manâs dwelling, but a foolish man devours itâ (Prov. 21:20).
- Donât Trust in Your Wealth – âA rich manâs wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imaginationâ (Prov. 18:11).
- Bless Others After Your Passing – âA good man leaves an inheritance to his childrenâs children, but the sinnerâs wealth is laid up for the righteousâ (Prov. 13:22).
- Give Generously to Worthwhile Needs – âOne gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and the one who waters will himself be wateredâ (Prov. 11:24-25).
Honoring God with your wealth is not about how much you have but what you do with it.
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Travis Agnew serves as the Lead Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Just (About) Married.