Being a Christian is simple, in concept. As Jesus told us, the greatest commandments are to love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. But how do you apply these commandments to your personal financial goals, especially through your "giving" and "living" expense budgets?
Recently, national and local news services throughout the world have reported the story of hundreds of gold coins unearthed in the basement area of an old theater in Como, Italy. These gold coins remind us of the treasure that Jesus spoke about in the Parable of the Hidden Treasure.
Many Christians who invest in publicly owned companies are surprised to learn that their investments give money to causes or invest in businesses that are anti-Christian. If you own the stock of a public company or have mutual funds that invest in stocks, this might be you.
From the time of Adam and Eve, till the 20th century, men had the role of provider and handled the money in most Christian families. As society has changed in recent years, more and more married women work and share the responsibility of providing for their families. Now that most two-parent ...
As Christians, we have the responsibility to take stewardship of God's gifts seriously—remembering each day is a gift from God, and our earthly life tomorrow is not guaranteed.
When debt becomes so overwhelming that it paralyzes a person's ability to function, bankruptcy may be an option. But some Christians who are facing significant financial difficulties ask the question, "does filing bankruptcy conflict with the teachings of the Bible?"
Debt is a significant part of today's society. Have you considered how faith influences Christians borrowing money?
No matter what your net worth or occupation, almost everybody experiences financial stress at some point in their lives. When it does happen to you, know that you are not alone. God can help you through your stressful circumstances if you pray and ask for direction.
What do you suppose that God thinks about how people use money and possessions nowadays?