Today is a big day! Free Money Wisdom is the newest member of the Christian Financial Alliance. I have joined other Christ centered personal finance bloggers in the quest to spread Godly, Biblical, and wise personal finance information and guidance. As a member of the Christian Financial Alliance, I am committing to adhere to 20 core principles. These 20 core principles will guide the path of this blog. Please hold me accountable to stay in line with these principles. I take these to heart and consider them to be the foundation of Free Money Wisdom.
- I believe Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). My heart, soul, mind, and strength seek to glorify God through the pursuit of Christ, and it is my hope that my life and financial management will reflect this fundamental purpose (Luke 10:27).
- I believe the Bible is the supreme authority and source of truth and instruction for Christians; therefore, I seek to root my financial teaching in the truth of God’s word (2 Tim. 3:14-17).
- I believe stewardship does not equal salvation (Acts 8:20). We are saved by grace alone through faith alone (Eph. 2:8-9). No financial action can save a soul (Matt 16:24-26).
- I believe God owns everything (Ps. 89:11) and I am merely a steward of His resources for His purposes (Luke 12:42).
- I believe the heart is the focus of the New Testament’s instruction regarding money (2 Cor. 9:7). This does not make obedience contingent upon our feelings, but calls our attention to focus on the intentions of our heart (Prov. 21:2).
- I strive to be rich towards God (Luke 12:21) and not place my hope or trust in riches (Rev. 3:17-19).
- I seek to serve God as my master, not money (Matt. 6:24).
- I believe how we spend our money reveals what our heart treasures; therefore, if God’s kingdom has its rightful place in our hearts, it should show up in our budget (Matt. 6:21).
- I believe prosperity is not the purpose of Christianity (John 6:29). It is a gift that God may or may not choose to give (1 Sam. 2:7), and should be handled with generosity and humility recognizing that to whom much is given, much is required (Luke 12:48).
- I believe Christians are called to be content in all circumstances (Phil. 4:11) because God has given us everything we need in Christ (2 Pet. 1:3).
- I believe we are called to be wise stewards of resources (Luke 12:42) but not consumed with a love of money (1 Tim. 6:10).
- I believe stewardship, generosity, and contentment are fruits of a deeper walk with Christ, not ends in themselves (1 John 5:21). I seek first His kingdom and wait for the rest to be added. (Matt. 6:33)
- I believe the Bible does not speak highly of the bondage caused by debt (Prov. 22:7); therefore, it should-if nothing else-be approached with extreme caution (Prov. 22:26-27).
- I believe Christians are called to be generous (Acts 20:35) to their family (1 Tim. 5:8), God’s kingdom (1 Cor. 9:14), and those in need (1 John 3:17). After these things, we are free to spend money on ourselves (Prov. 10:22).
- I believe heavenly reward awaits those who choose to invest in God’s kingdom (Luke 12:33), and whether or not God chooses to bestow earthly reward is up to Him (Job 1:21).
- I believe integrity is more important than financial gain (Prov. 10:2).
- I believe money can be a blessing and a curse depending on the heart of its holder (Luke 6:44-45).
- I believe that the way we handle our money should be a testimony of our devotion to God not a distraction from Him. (Col. 3:17)
- I believe there are many things in life that are more important than money. (Prov. 23:4-5)
- I believe true riches are found in Christ alone. (Eph. 3:8)
I’m excited to join a group of like-minded personal finance bloggers. It’s encouraging to have a group around you who have a mission greater than just “saving money.” Here is a list of the other members. I highly recommend you check them out. Subscribe to them and keep coming back for more, you won’t regret it.
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