Developing a Biblical Worldview:
Spiritual Principles for Financial Stewardship
1. Does God care how we manage our money? Why? (cf. Luke 16:9-13)
2. Read the following passages from the book of Proverbs and summarize the principles of financial stewardship we ought to learn from each.
a. Proverbs 3:9-10
b. Proverbs 3:27-28; 11:24-26
c. Proverbs 21:20
d. Proverbs 22:7
e. Proverbs 13:22
f. Proverbs 14:23; 21:17; 28:19-20
g. Proverbs 6:1-5; 17:18; 22:26-27
h. Proverbs 28:8
i. Proverbs 23:4-5
3. Discuss the following issues in light of the principles noted above.
a. Giving to fund the work of the church and personal benevolence
b. Get-rich-quick plans
c. Savings and investments
d. Credit card or other unsecured debt
e. Debt on depreciating items (e.g. car, boat, ATV, furniture, computer, etc.)
f. Debt on appreciating items (e.g. land or house)
4. Who is responsible for providing for and caring for your family? (cf. 1Timothy 5:8)
5.
What
is God’s plan for caring for the poor and needy?
(cf. 1Timothy 5:3-16; Acts 6:1-3; Galatians 6:9-10)
6. How can a written budget provide a safeguard against debt and financial disaster?