The greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper (Prov. 28:25).
Jesus replied, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. . . . [It consists in being] rich toward God" (Luke 16:14-15).
• Truth #7: And finally, all of this means that in marital money matters God is calling us to develop generous and giving hearts.
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed (Prov. 11:25).
[Paul reminded them,] I have shown you in all things that by working hard in this way we must help the weak, remembering the words that the Lord Jesus Himself said, "There is more happiness in giving than in receiving" (Acts 20:35).
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God Himself has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we may say with confidence, "The Lord is my Helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" (Heb. 13:5-6).
Your Marriage and Financial Bondage:
In light of the fact that God is totally committed to setting your marriage free in the area of money matters, prayerfully answer the following questions:
1. In what or whom are you and your mate trusting to give you contentment?
2. In what areas of your marital money matters do you need to begin trusting God in the next six months? How do you plan on doing this?
3. How can you and your mate express a generous and giving attitude in your marital money matters in the next six months? Why not pray about this right now.
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