That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth, that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousand in our streets. That our oxen may be strong to labour, that there be no breaking in, nor going out, that there be no complaining in our streets.” (Ps 144 12-14).
Every successful family have dealt with the issue of money. Unfortunately, many have allowed it to destroy their home. Separation, distrust, quarrel and divorce are the outcome of lack of financial wisdom in the home.
A. SOURCING MONEY FOR THE B. FAMILY
- Gainful employment
- Self-employment
- Trading while in employment
- Creative idea for manufacturing
- Good and supportive job by the wife
Advise to couples about money
- Family and business money must be kept separately
- Couples are one, money must not divide them
- Plan your income and expenditure together
- Plan your family along your financial capability
- Discuss and deliberate on how to handle money
- There should be openness and transparency.
- Avoid any action that breeds suspicion over expenses.
- The availability of money should not provoke unnecessary demand.
- Money should be wisely invested where it can yield as the days go by
- When there is no money, couples should not behave as if money is their source of joy
- Joint account is good, but if not, fine
- No partiality in spending money on relations
- If the wife becomes the bread winner, she must not be proud
- There must be bountiful financial support for God’s work.
B. FINANCIAL FREEDOM THROUGH YOUR WORK
The number one condition for financial freedom is work-II Thes 3.10. God will answer our prayers for financial freedom basically through our job Even though financial gain should not be the overriding motive behind our work, job of business, yet it is fundamental. We shall eat the works of our hands is the express promise of the scripture. The following are some of the ways to obtain financial freedom through your job.
- It must be God’s idea or vision
- You must work for growth
- Dedication and devotion
- Faithfulness on the job
- Truthfulness and honesty in dealing with others
- Prayerfully plan ahead
- Open your eyes to God’s prepared opportunities-Pro 20:13
- Make worthwhile and viable investments
- Saving scheme for future needs.
- Powerful prayer support
- Honour the Lord with your first fruits
- Let God be your senior partner
- Fair treatment for those that work for you or with you-Jam 5.4. Rom. 12:9-21
- Watch your cash outflow and inflow closely
“You must find something to do beside your 8-5 job” “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
Types of Business
You must not run head-long into any business venture without consulting the Lord. Proper prayer should be made to determine the types of business the Lord would want you to be involved in there should be proper research, evaluation and feasibility studies. Here are some.
- Based on your training and experience
- Audio and vision cassettes of messages
- Computer School
- Journals and magazine
- Printing press and publishing
- Bookshops and Library
- Business center
- Barber shop
- Cooperative thrift and Credit society
- Buying shares and debentures
- Fashion design
- Rental services
After you have discovered the one the Lord would want you to be involved in, don’t delay, start. For maximum effectiveness you must run it on godly business principles
- Freedom in operation
- Customer satisfaction
- Grace period
- Super product and service
- Honest and dedicated staff
C. FINANCIAL FREEDOM iv. THROUGH YOUR GIVING
Many have come to financial ruin due principally to lack of giving-Pro 11:24-25 You must give in appreciation to God and to receive more Your giving is a reflection off your faith in God Deposits Into your heavenly account can only be made from an earthly position. Money will never cause air as long as it is being released outward and upward.
Tithing a tenth of your income, giving offerings an sowing to God’s work delivers us from the loved money.
All the money we spend on ourselves will come to nothing, only the ones we invest in God’s work will yield eternal dividends.
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1. Giving as a form of living-lk. 6:38, act 10:35, lk 12:33; 2 cor. 97, rom12:2 deut. 16:17: lk21:1-3
The reason God gave you money is so that you can impact lives and bless more people if God cannot withdraw from you. He will not deposit in you
2. Benefits of giving!
- Obedience that brings confidence
- Prove that money is not your master
- Capability to handle more blessings
- Enough room to receive more
- Protection from evil and sickness
- Blessing and influencing more people
- Promotion and favour plus open door
- A good foundation against the future
3. Who you should give to
- God-pay your tithes and offerings
- Church-Sow to a ministry that is blessing Ives
- Ministers-clothing, home, transportation wife and kids-Phil 4:15-17
- Promoting the gospel church building equipment
- Brethren what you do to others, you will reap-Pro 18:17
If you have a need, sow a seed Solomon Gal6.3-10.
4. How do you give?
- Give yourself to the Lord first-11 Cor. 8
- Give willingly-11Cor 8.3
- Give generously and liberaly-Lk638
- Give cheerfully-1 Cor 197
- Give regularly-1Cor 16.2
- Give sacrificially-LA.21:14
- Give as sowing
- Give freely as you have received
- Give as unto the Lord not man
- Give until the Lord stop giving to you.
D. TEN LAWS OF FINANCIAL FREEDOM
- Find out reasons for your money problem and face it
- Pray sincerely and specifically about it
- Take concrete actions toward reversing your financial problem
- Diligence and dedication to your life goal
- Plan and budget your income
- Cut your coat according to your size
- Tithes, offerings and sowing seeds regularly.
- Save regularly and invest money
- Pray against demonic activities over your money
- Trust and believe God for financial freedom
D. HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR FINANCIAL FREEDOM
- Money must never be number one in your life
- Beware of debt. Pay out your debits and pledges systematically
- Diversity your investments option and portfolio wisely
- Continue with humility and lowliness of mind
- Spend less than what you make always
- Always budget your expenditure.
- Allow yourself a little luxury and don’t be stingy to yourself.
- Help to interpret someone else’s dream
- Seek God’s leading and be obedient to Him
- High integrity, honesty and open dealings
- Always seek for avenue to give and sow
- Remain creative and always add value to what you do