The Way of Wisdom:

God’s Wisdom and Our Money

About 43% of American families spend more than they earn each

year.

Average households carry some $8,000 in credit card debt.

Personal bankruptcies have doubled in the past decade.

(Source: MSN Money 2009)

1. Wise people are responsible with

their money.

“Be sure to know the condition

of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.”

- Proverbs 27:23

“He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and

shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.”

- Proverbs 13:18

1. Wise people are responsible with

their money.

2. Wise people save their money!

“In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil,

but a foolish man devours all he has.”

- Proverbs 21:20

2. Wise people save their money!

3. Wise people don’t borrow money.

“The rich rule over the poor,

and the borrower is slave to the lender.”

- Proverbs 22:7

3. Wise people don’t borrow money.

4. Wise people help others with their

money.

“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes

others will himself be refreshed.”

- Proverbs 11:25

“He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what

he has done.”

- Proverbs 19:17

4. Wise people help others with their

money.

5. Wise people honor God with their money.

“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits

of your crops; then your barns will be filled to

overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new

wine.”

- Proverbs 3:9-10

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your

plans will succeed.”

- Proverbs 16:3

5. Wise people honor God with their money.