Posts Tagged ‘money management’
Christians and Bankruptcy
by Art Cornell via Sentry Magazine, Vol. 15, No. 1, March 31, 1989 On a recent visit to the Chapallear’s home, I told Floyd I was working for a bankruptcy judge. He asked me whether I thought a Christian could file for bankruptcy. I thought for a moment and replied that Psalms 15 says that…
Read MoreNotes on Finances
Proverbs 11:28 Proverbs 13:11 Ecclesiastes 5:10 Matthew 6:31-33
Read MoreWe can’t afford to get married
Question: I feel awful because I was reading a post from 2010 titled, “Should we marry now or when we are in a better financial situation? I feel the same way. The thing is, we are both 20. My boyfriend doesn’t have much money, and we have been together for over two years. What’s worse…
Read MoreThings They Don’t Teach in School
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Things-They-Dont-Teach-in-School.mp3 Text: I Timothy 6:17-21 I. It is that time of year again when the school bells begin to ring A. By the time a student graduates from high school, he will have invested about 15,120 hours in understanding a wide variety of subjects, which are considered necessary for success in this world. B. Many go on…
Read MoreIs It a Sin for Married Couples to Split the Bills?
Question: Hello sir, I know you are busy laboring for the Lord so I don’t want to take up too much of your time. I just want to thank you for your years of labor for the Lord and your website which is such a blessing to me as I study God’s word. To get…
Read MoreHow do I give if I’m a student and not making any money?
Question: Good evening, I attend graduate school. I just came across your website when I did a Google search about the collection if you’re unemployed. I wanted to ask a question based on the response that was given. I used to be employed last year, but now I am not. Because of my previous employment,…
Read MoreShould Christians use the bankruptcy laws?
Question: Should a Christian use all the legal loopholes in or laws to avoid paying our debts? I personally think the bible teaches us to be honest, and when you use these laws to protect your assets you are cheating those you owe, or in some cases, you use them to not pay for your…
Read MoreWhat My Parents Taught Me
by Jefferson David Tant Vanguard Magazine, November 1982 All parents teach their children — consciously, subconsciously, positively, negatively, by example, by word. Children are even taught to be what their parents fail to teach. In our generation, many parents have abdicated their teaching roles to TV, schools, their children’s peers, and other influences. I am…
Read MoreIs it advisable to be involved in bitcoin or cryptocurrency?
Question: Hi, Please I want to make an inquiry on bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and the like. As a Christian, is it advisable to be involved in these? Answer: Cryptocurrencies are electronic funds. They do not represent anything in the real world, such as a stock of gold somewhere. They are not backed by a government. They…
Read MoreA Steward of God
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/A-Steward-of-God.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Matthew 25:14-30 I. Consider Psalm 24:1-2 A. What does it mean that everything belongs to God? 1. God made it, so therefore He has the right of ownership – Deuteronomy 10:14 2. Even we belong to God – Ezekiel 18:4 3. God doesn’t owe anyone because He pre-existed all things – Job 41:11…
Read MoreGood Credit
by Zeke Flores When I was a much younger man, I wrecked my credit. I made foolish decisions, borrowed more than I should have, and made late payments. Soon, the only ones who would lend me money were the high-rate lenders and even they were wary. It took years to restore my financial good name…
Read MoreI want to move out but I’m scared to tell my parents
Question: My parents are Christians and refuse to accept that drinking is wrong. I live with them and I want to leave because of this, but I’m terrified to tell them. I’m more than old enough, but they’re my parents and I’m afraid they’ll make me lose my nerve and I’ll stay. I’m sick to…
Read MoreWhy am I having financial struggles, even though I serve God through ministry?
Question: Why am I having financial struggles, even after I chose God first and serve Him through ministry rather than a secular job? Answer: True preaching has never been known to pay well. While there were times Paul received enough financial support to focus completely on the preaching of the Gospel, there were many times…
Read MoreHow do I get my wife to stop nagging?
Question: Hello, What does the Bible say about a nagging wife? She brings up legitimate concerns from time to time. We currently are having financial problems because we are having to pay for an upcoming childbirth, and we have had a lot of unexpected expenses come up this year. But she goes overboard with it…
Read MoreMy mother died before the final papers concerning her estate could be signed. Should I fight my sister to make sure that our parents’ wishes are carried out?
Question: Our family recently lost our mother and father. My dad knew their time was short and was trying to get his affairs in order before he passed but wasn’t able to do so. My mother was suffering from Alzheimer’s and passed a few short months after daddy. There was a trust made up by…
Read MoreWe just can’t get enough money for lobola in order to get married
Question: Good day, I have a very loving relationship with the father of my toddler. We love one another dearly, but unfortunately, we have no money. He has no money, and I cannot go on living day-to-day worried about the next meal. Our child lives at my home, where my parents cater to the child’s…
Read MoreMy nephew spends everything he makes and is always begging for money to pay bills. What do I do?
Question: I read your article on giving. Someone asked and you gave a lot of discussion around widows and orphans and want versus need. I have family members who look for ways not to work but continually seek help from us. My nephew and his wife do not go to church. My nephew was raised in…
Read MoreI want to be an artist, but my parents don’t think it is practical
Question: Brother Hamilton, I hope all is well. In the past, the few occasions I wrote to you were truly life-changing. Your talent with teaching is off the chart and much appreciated! I don’t really have a direct question, more so I’m writing again because I want a minister’s advice on some career decisions I’m…
Read MoreJamaica Patois Wisdom – Foresight
by Jefferson David Tant The Jamaican Patois dialect is colorful, unique, and humorous. It is my desire to share some of the philosophy shown in this mix of colorful phrases that are witty as well as thought-provoking. I hope the readers both profit and enjoy. In my quarter-century plus of teaching there, I have come…
Read MoreDo I need to disclose my savings to my fiancee?
Question: Once again I come with a question that I hope you can assist me with. I’m on the verge of marriage, we have been going to counseling, and I wanted to know what advice you can give about the financial status of a married couple. I discussed with my fiancée about being open, and…
Read MoreI’ve squandered our money, hiding it from my husband, but now it is out in the open and I don’t know what to do.
Question: I have been lying to my husband about our finances pretty much ever since we got married. I have always had horrible money management, and he knows that but not to what extent. He is deployed and this is our first time apart for more than two months since we’ve been married, and I…
Read MoreWhat do you do when your spouse continually overspends?
Question: What do you do when your spouse will not stop overspending and puts you into debt risking financial problems? I do not believe in divorce for this reason. Thanks! Answer: There are limits to what can be done, but there are measures you can take to reduce the damage. Normally I would expect a…
Read MoreMy husband left me and I’m barely making my income last each month. Is it wrong if I don’t give as much?
Question: Dear Brother in Christ: I cannot first say how thankful to God I am for blessing you with the spiritual wisdom and knowledge to provide biblical answers for our questions, and for rightly dividing the word of truth. First, I am a member of the body of Christ, and I am recently separated (not…
Read MoreI loaned a brother money, but he hasn’t paid it back and I need it badly
Question: Hi, I’m in a bit of a situation here. A certain brother borrowed some money from me (about $500). That is indeed a lot of money because I took it from my savings to help out a fellow brother in need. He had promised to return it at the end of January but up…
Read MoreShould I get married now or wait until I’m financially stable?
Question: I am 21 years and have never been in a relationship before because I wanted to commit myself to achieve my objectives in life especially about having a solid financial and educational background. I took this decision because I come from a poor background and had always wished to come out from that situation…
Read MoreIs the love of money the root of all evil?
Question: The Bible says that the love of money is the root of all evil. Does it mean that all evil including evil that’s in our heart? Is the evil that people do seen or unseen? Or does it mean the greed for the love of money? People also skip out on the word for…
Read MoreIs poverty a sin?
Question: What is poverty? And is poverty a sin? Answer: Poverty is the state of being poor. Neither wealth nor poverty is a sin, though people in either state can be tempted to sin. “Give me neither poverty nor riches – feed me with the food allotted to me; lest I be full and deny…
Read MoreIs there such a thing as tainted money?
Question: Hi, I was reading one of your answers to the question Should I give up my job because I cheated some in college? about the tainted money thing. I just want to ask: what do you say to people when they use Proverbs 10:2 to support the idea that money can be tainted? Answer: “Treasures…
Read MoreAre multi-level marketing businesses good investments?
Question: First of all, I just want to say how I have really enjoyed reading some of the blog posts. My boyfriend is going through a tough decision, and I have a bad feeling about it, but I wanted to follow up with the Scripture to make sure that his decision will not be steering…
Read MoreWhat does the Bible say about suing people in court who may owe you money?
Question: What does the Bible say about revenge? What does the Bible say about suing people in court who may owe you money? Would it matter how much it was? Would it matter if it was a significant other or a friend? Answer: If it was a matter of revenge, then God says, “Repay no…
Read MoreWhat do you say to a person who couldn’t marry because of the financial costs from the loss of insurance?
Question: I was listening to a conversation between two people describing the situation of a new believer, a woman with many physical problems and high medical bills. The woman has been living with the father of her children for 30 years. They are not married because his insurance would never accept her, so in order…
Read MoreWhat is the proper way to distribute an inheritance?
Question: What are the biblical guidelines in regard to the proper way to distribute an inheritance? In regards to emphasis, should it be based on sex, capability, relationship, need, character, or other factors? For example, should inheritance be given more to a male, a wise person, or a close family, or a needy one? Ref:…
Read MoreIs it better to accept unfair wages or stay unemployed in hopes of better wages?
Question: Should a person work for an employer who provides unjust wages, even if it’s the market rate? e.g. employer keeps 90% profit, employee 10%. In this scenario, is it better to negotiate a fairer rate or change professions? If one is unemployed, should one accept an unjust wage? Would this scenario change if one…
Read MoreI don’t have much, so what do I do with my money?
Question: Hello, I have very little money and this is a rare opportunity to spend it on much-needed personal items. Or should I spend my money on a poor person, giving them all of it? Or should I pay my sister all of it because I owe her quite a bit of money? Answer: “Let…
Read MoreIs it a sin to take out insurance?
Question: Is it a sin to take out medical insurance or legal insurance? Are we rather expected to put our faith in the Lord to take care of those things? Answer: We were taught to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11), but God still commands us to work. “For even when…
Read MoreOver a year later, my lawyer notified me that he accidentally overpaid me on my transaction. What is the proper thing to do?
Question: I need your help. Sometime last year I concluded a property transaction and the final proceeds were transferred to me. Just recently, I requested the lawyer to resend me a copy of the remittance slip with the accompanying statement, as this was from a foreign country so that I could check on the exchange…
Read MoreIs it wrong to ask for lent money back?
Question: I have lent money to some people in my workplace. Is it right to ask it back because in doing so I have to be firm, and when they don’t return it I get weird ideas about them? Basically, my question is whether it is a sin to ask for money back once you…
Read MoreOur family is having arguments over money. What do we do?
Question: We are a couple, married and staying with family. Ever since I can remember my brother was the favored one being born after several girls in a country where males are preferred. I grew up knowing I shouldn’t have been born as that would split the inheritance. Today we live as the despised ones…
Read MoreWhat can I do about my boyfriend’s daughter, whom I can’t stand?
Question: My boyfriend and I are both scripturally divorced Christians. He has a daughter who is in her twenties, married, and pregnant with her second child. Her husband travels for his job, and because they are building a house, she and her daughter live with my boyfriend. I try to mind my own business, but…
Read MoreI just wanted to say thanks for sharing the brief teaching on debt
Question: Hey, I just wanted to say thanks for sharing the brief teaching on debt. I found it very insightful and helpful. Keep being a blessing. Answer: Thank you for the encouragement.
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