Post on 09-Jan-2017
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Letsholo Pelesi
WISDOM FROM PROVERBS ON
MONEY
God owns everything
Deuteronomy 10:14 NIV
To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.
Everything comes from the Lord
Deuteronomy 8:17-18 NIV You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.
What is our responsibility?
How are we to handle it?
• Plan• Process• Principles
Proverbs 21:5 NLT
Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
PLAN
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• Earn it – Proverbs 10:4
• Spend wisely – Proverbs 21:17• Save it – Proverbs 30:25
Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
PROCESS
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• Be patient in acquiring money (Proverbs 13:11, 28:22).
• Be patient in allowing your money goals to be realised. Trust God to assist you in the process (Proverbs 12:11; 21:20).
• Be careful what you borrow it for (Proverbs 22:7 & 26-27).
Proverbs 22:4 NLTTrue humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honour, and long life.
PRINCIPLES
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• Honour the Lord with your first fruits (Proverbs 3:9-10).
• Be generous (Proverbs 11:24-25).
• Don’t get money in a deceitful way (Proverbs 10:2; 11:4,18).