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Budget Exercise: building a Godly character

 

Exercise yourself towards Godliness… but Godliness is profitable for all things …

1 Tim. 4:7-8

 

Profitable? - Proverbs 3

 

budget plan

diligence

Godly character

fruits of wisdom/God’s rewards

 

Examples:

 

Following budget –

wise character that protects and guides - Prov 2: 6-11

 

Tithe/firstfruits –

Godliness, heart for God He blesses - Prov 3:9-10

 

Giving –

a generous spirit God blesses - Prov 11:24-27

 

Accomplishing your goals –

hopeful, confident perspective - Prov 13:12, 19

 

Goal-setting with spouse –

marital oneness - Prov 13:12, 19; 24:3-4

 

Investing for the future –

Future/eternity perspective - Prov 3:16

 

Creating emergency fund/ safety net –

Preparation, peace - Prov 10:15; 6:6-11

 

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble. 

Prov 15:16

 

Test: Luke 18:18-23