Does God even think about our finances/daily expenses?. Sure, he expects you to make wise decisions with the little money you have to accrue profits. You may need to read some scriptures on finances to guide your financial life henceforth.
Financial Stability In Question
It is true, the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. But God does bless those who seek for his kingdom and righteousness. The Bible has a lot more scriptures on finances for the wellbeing of faithful Christians. You may think God has no message for you on how to live a productive life through proper time management and finances.
He really expects you to wise up in your earnings and savings. You do have full control over the way you spend your money and other resources.
If you haven’t realized that yet, then I will share with you some of the helpful scriptures on finances to help you become cautious of your daily expenditure.
Being A Productive Believer In Christ Jesus
Jesus Christ gave a perfect scenario of how productive believers should be in life in wait for his second coming.
“For it is like a man, going on a journey, who called his own servants, and entrusted his goods to them.
To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his own ability. Then he went on his journey.
Immediately d the one who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.
In like manner, he who got the two gained another two.
But he who received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
“Now after a long time, the lord of those servants came and reconciled accounts with them.
And he who received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents. See, I have gained another five talents.’f
“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
“And he also who had the two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents. See, I have gained another two talents.’
“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
“He also who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you that you are a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter.
I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the earth. See, you have what is yours.’
“But his lord answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant. You knew that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter.
You ought, therefore, to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming, I should have received back my own with interest.
Take away, therefore, the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents.
For to everyone who has will be given, and he will have abundance, but from him who does not have, even that which he has will be taken away.” (Matthew 25:14 – 29)
A Thoughtful Approach On The Above Scriptures On Finances
Although these scriptures on finances happen to be a parable about the second coming of our savior; it teaches us valuable lessons about how to do proper investment in life. Charity begins at home so you need to scale your value first. Do you worth it?.
It all begins by knowing how to invest in your self to become an asset to those around you. With this, you can give as much help as you can. And don’t forget there are more blessings in giving than receiving.
Lending Money To Friends And The Needy
Talking about scriptures on finances, I feel compelled to draw the attention of all Christians to their lending abilities.
At times, a friend would call on us “Hey bro I need you to help me with this amount of money…“, “I need you to lend me your Jacket, shoes, book, jewelry etc. As God-fearing Christians, I believe you will offer some help. Well done.
But there is a serious string attached to this kind of benevolence. An advice, listen attentively; If you know you can’t forfeit what you are lending should if you don’t get it back, then it is not necessary to lend at all.
The moment you lend a fellow friend something he needs, you must presume that thing is lost. If the person returns it, then count it as a bonus.
The Bible clarifies this in the books of Exodus and Psalms.
“If you lend money to any of my people with you who is poor, you shall not be to him as a creditor; neither shall you charge him interest.” (Exodus 22:25)
“He doesn’t lend out his money for interest, nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken.” ( Psalms 15:5)
God Has Plans To Bless You And Make You Prosperous
God has uncountable promises to make his Children prosperous. He loves to see you become healthy, wise and rich for his glory just like he did for King Solomon. Adhere to his instructions – Seek first his kingdom.
“The LORD will make you plenteous for good, in the fruit of your body, and in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your ground, in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers to give you.
The LORD will open to you his good treasure in the sky, to give the rain of your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand: and you shall lend to many nations, and you shall not borrow.
The LORD will make you the head, and not the tail, and you shall be above only, and you shall not be beneath; if you shall listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you this day, to observe and to do.” (Deuteronomy 28: 11 – 13)
I am hopeful these scriptures on finances has been beneficiary for you. It is not all about being filthy rich but how you can manage the little you have to yield more profits. A Penney in your hand is just like a seed, learn some of the best ways you can invest into something profitable.
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