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The Pull of the Culture on the Earner
“Your value is measured by your POSITION and your paycheck.”
“A little more money will solve all your problems.”
The Mind and Heart of God Counters:
Our value is not measured by what we do, but by who we are.
We are called to join God in the ongoing management of his creation.
The Mind and Heart of God Counters:
Our value is not measured by what we do, but by who we are.
We are called to join God in the ongoing management of his creation.
Work is a BLESSING, not a curse.
The Mind and Heart of God on Earning
Be diligent.Be PURPOSEFUL.
Serve God. Provide for ourselves and those dependent
on us.
The Mind and Heart of God on Earning
Be diligent.Be PURPOSEFUL.
Serve God. Provide for ourselves and those dependent
on us.
Be GRATEFUL.
Variable Incomes
Take a CONSERVATIVE estimate of your after-tax annual income—based on your income of the past few years—and divide by twelve.
Example:$30,000/12 = $2,500 per month
Two-Income Strategy
Income #1: Basic Lifestyle Expenses Giving Savings Housing Food Clothing Transportation Basic household Basic entertainment
Two IncomesIncome #2: Extras*
Additional giving Additional savings Accelerated debt repayment Extra things Additional travel and entertainment
*All these items should be paid with cash.
Three Myths
“Give if it BENEFITS you.”“Give if there is anything left over.”“Give out of a sense of duty.”
The Generous Giver
One who gives with an obedient will, a joyful attitude, and a compassionate heart.
God Wants Us to Give:
As a response to God’s GOODNESSTo focus on God as our source of securityTo help achieve economic justice
God Wants Us to Give:
As a response to God’s GOODNESSTo focus on God as our source of securityTo help achieve economic justiceTo bless others
God Wants Us to Give:
As a response to God’s GOODNESSTo focus on God as our source of securityTo help achieve economic justiceTo bless othersTo break the HOLD of money