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God and your money (2)
'... give him the first and the best ...' Proverbs 3:9
Another thing that can be helpful when you're thinking about money, is to remember that:
1) God owns everything. You may get given your pocket money into your sweaty little hand by your parents, but actually the Bible tells us that '... all things come from You, and out of Your own [hand] we have given You' (1 Chronicles 29:14 AMP). That means that your pocket money comes from God - so if He does ask you to do something with it, it's best to be obedient. There's a bonus if you are, too '... you will eat the best from the land' (Isaiah 1:19 NIV). Sounds like a good deal to me - you do what God asks, and He blesses you - rock on!
2) God gives you what you have. So not only is your money God's, but it's Him who gives you everything you need. It's a bit confusing isn't it, especially if you've seen your dad get the money out of his wallet, or you've unwrapped the iPod that Aunty Rhona gave you - but 'Every good gift ... is from above, and comes down from the Father ...' (James 1:17 NKJ). Whatever you've got that you like - it's a present from God.
3) Every time you spend, it's a spiritual decision. Remembering points 1 and 2, it makes sense really, doesn't it? You're never too young to start thanking God for what He's given you, and asking Him what He wants you to do with it.
written by Bob Gass
'... give him the first and the best ...' Proverbs 3:9
Another thing that can be helpful when you're thinking about money, is to remember that:
1) God owns everything. You may get given your pocket money into your sweaty little hand by your parents, but actually the Bible tells us that '... all things come from You, and out of Your own [hand] we have given You' (1 Chronicles 29:14 AMP). That means that your pocket money comes from God - so if He does ask you to do something with it, it's best to be obedient. There's a bonus if you are, too '... you will eat the best from the land' (Isaiah 1:19 NIV). Sounds like a good deal to me - you do what God asks, and He blesses you - rock on!
2) God gives you what you have. So not only is your money God's, but it's Him who gives you everything you need. It's a bit confusing isn't it, especially if you've seen your dad get the money out of his wallet, or you've unwrapped the iPod that Aunty Rhona gave you - but 'Every good gift ... is from above, and comes down from the Father ...' (James 1:17 NKJ). Whatever you've got that you like - it's a present from God.
3) Every time you spend, it's a spiritual decision. Remembering points 1 and 2, it makes sense really, doesn't it? You're never too young to start thanking God for what He's given you, and asking Him what He wants you to do with it.
written by Bob Gass
