Monday, March 01, 2010

Money, the Bible...and Me (Income, Cont.)

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Recap of 3/7/10:
1. The value of hard work is something we should instill in our children (Proverbs 10:5).
2. Hard work is the path to leadership (Proverbs 12:24)
3. The Bible encourages saving (Proverbs 13:11; 21:20):
-it warns against unrestrained consumption
-it encourages restraint in our spending
-the foolish person cares only for the moment so he consumes all he makes
-the ant is given as an illustration of this principle (Proverbs 6:6-11; 30:24,25). The ant stores up for future needs; it is and example of industry, foresight and planning
4. Planning is not contrary to walking by faith. (James 4:13-17; Proverbs 16:1,2,3,5,9)