tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311557494706545290.post3149235012033515295..comments2012-12-21T23:25:41.231-08:00Comments on <center>Reflections: What I Know To Be True</center>: When Was the Last Time...Sister Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813931573004850058noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311557494706545290.post-10934195837920470802010-12-12T15:18:28.905-08:002010-12-12T15:18:28.905-08:00Professor, WOW!!!!!!
Those 7 Money Lessons from t...Professor, WOW!!!!!! <br />Those 7 Money Lessons from the Bible are awesome. If we would all just govern ourselves to the script that is before us, we would make much better decisions. Thanks again, that is very informative.Sister Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813931573004850058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311557494706545290.post-23291544627724404572010-12-11T21:01:39.161-08:002010-12-11T21:01:39.161-08:00Great Post! I like it for several reasons, but mo...Great Post! I like it for several reasons, but mostly because of this, "Money is not evil. It is sometimes our misuse of it or lack of understanding of it that causes us discomfort at times." <br /><br />Many get it wrong when they say, "... money is the root of all evil." In actuality, it is the love of money that is the root of all evil. In fact, Timothy had it right when he said in 1 Timothy 6:10, "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."<br /><br />In a recent article in Black Enterprise Magazine (online) about the biblical perspective of money. The article looks 7 Money Lessons from the Bible. After reading it, I thought it was appropriate to communicate them here: <br /><br />1. Take control of debt. “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” —Proverbs 22:7<br /><br />2. Keep track of your money and think before you spend. “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it?” —Luke 14:28 <br /><br />3. Leave wealth for the next generation. “A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children...” —Proverbs 13:22a <br /><br />4. Be honest in your financial dealings. “Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.” —Proverbs 13:11 <br /><br />5. Seek financial counsel. “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” —Proverbs 15:22 <br /><br />6. Use caution when co-signing a loan. “A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.” —Proverbs 17:18 <br /><br />7. Pay your taxes. “Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.” —Proverbs 13:7 <br /><br /><br />Seems to me, on the money topic, you are touching and agreeing.Tailor Made Geek Swaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10587088467844700712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311557494706545290.post-6061461027827445362010-12-09T12:28:44.625-08:002010-12-09T12:28:44.625-08:00Saunjah you are on point. Looking at money as havi...Saunjah you are on point. Looking at money as having a direct correlation to every aspect our lives is critical.<br /><br />KimHen, I totally understand the one income. It definately requires you to take a look at things differently. I guess I just know too many people that refuse to take a look at their spending habits and make some adjustments.Sister Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813931573004850058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311557494706545290.post-85804403208985997042010-12-09T10:05:22.517-08:002010-12-09T10:05:22.517-08:00Wow. As a one-income family, doing more with less ...Wow. As a one-income family, doing more with less isn't an option, it's our way of life. We don't have the luxury of getting a lot of "wants," we get what we "need." End of story. When we were in "feast" mode, that did not warrant arbitrary spending because "famine" was lurking around the corner. The current economic situation ain't new to Black folks. We've always known how to make due. I know how to live within (& beneath) my means! I do what I saw my (single) Mama do. I clip & use coupons, watch for sales. Grocery shopping means buying for meals that make leftovers, ya heard me? We don't buy "new," we buy "new to us," feel me? My personal spending habits and attitude toward money? Just fine, thanks! =) I'm working on getting my kids on MY page!KimHennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311557494706545290.post-8386101457158687682010-12-09T06:04:36.254-08:002010-12-09T06:04:36.254-08:00This is so true. When we start looking at our rel...This is so true. When we start looking at our relationship with money we will see a direct correlation to the way we make decisions in various areas of our lives as well as how we treat ourselves. Respect yourself, respect money, respect others and respect comes back to you.Saunjahnoreply@blogger.com