Simplify Your Life "Financially"

Pastor Mike said that in the bible, Jesus himself taught more about money than He did about heaven and hell combined! That fact tells me that we are loved by an amazing God who, knowing our frailties, realized that money had the potential to trip up His children. Proverbs is an amazing book filled with practical insight into everyday life. Let’s keep it simple. From my study, here is some advice on money and the passages where they are found:

Be generous in giving….Proverbs 11:24.
Place people’s needs ahead of profit….Proverbs 11:26.
Be cautious of countersigning for another….Proverbs 17:18.
Don’t accept bribes….Proverbs 17:23.
Help the poor….Proverbs 19:17; 21:13.
Store up for the future….Proverbs 21:20.
Be careful about borrowing….Proverbs 22:7.

There is a financial “guru” who is known for asking viewers that call into her show to “Show me the money!” Truth be told, if our checkbooks were open to others, they would reveal a lot about our hearts and where we are spiritually. Why is it that we find it easy to trust Jesus with our eternal salvation and yet not so much with our finances? The good news is that this difficulty obviously does not surprise our Savior. That’s why His Word is so full of wisdom and instruction concerning money.