Have you ever argued about money with your spouse? Do you both agree 100% on how to spend, save, give, and manage your finances?
Many disagreements arise from approaching the management of money differently from our spouse. Financial problems also contribute to a great number of divorces in America. This does not have to be the case! I’ve written about the four best financial tips I’ve ever received and I hope it inspires you to enjoy more peace in your relationship.
If you are only going to trust one source for developing your plan for wealth management, I recommend the Bible. Here’s a sample of the financial wisdom that transcends time:
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. Malachi 3:10 (NIV)
Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. Proverbs 13:11 (NIV)
Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Proverbs 23:4 (NIV)
Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. Ecclesiastes 5:10a (NIV)
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NIV)
It is so wise to learn and apply new lessons! We can learn through reading, listening, reflecting, and participating in conversation. I want to give you ideas for all four of these avenues to learn and apply ways to be better equipped to live a wise and peaceful financial life!
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One quick read I recommend is The Generosity Factor: Discover the Joy of Giving Your Time, Talent, and Treasure.
If you want to listen to more ideas to grow wiser in your relationship with money, don’t miss Rachel Cruz discussing financial heart issues, or other guests chatting about aligning your finances with your values and life lessons (including financial stewardship).
For both personal reflection or prompted conversation, take turns with your spouse asking these questions:
- How was money viewed in your family of origin?
- What would you like to both apply and avoid from the way your family of origin managed finances?
- How does spending money make you feel?
- How does saving money make you feel?
- What is your wisest principle/practice as it relates to money?
- What are a couple of lessons you have learned about finances from the Bible?
- What is your dream for our situation financially in 5 years? 10 year? 20 years? 50 years?
- What is one way you desire to grow in exercising generosity?
- As it relates to financial stewardship, what legacy do we want to leave our children and generations to come after them?
- Together, how can we make that dream a reality?
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I pray this conversation with your spouse is both peaceful and beneficial. I pray God gives you the motivation to apply what you learned and enjoy Him throughout the process.
Best,
Laura
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