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
