Over the last several months, the Rich Christian blog has picked up a number of new, steady readers, and I believe this is a good time to explain what my blog is all about.In a sea of personal finance blogs and many really good Christian ones, what makes my blog different from the others?
Personal finance is an important part of everyone's life, but there is so much more to a rich, fulfilling Christian life than just good, Biblical money management. Although I believe that our relationship with money reveals much about our walk with the Lord, the Rich Christian, Poor Christian Blog addresses whole life stewardship, not just money alone.
Personal finance is an important part of everyone's life, but there is so much more to a rich, fulfilling Christian life than just good, Biblical money management. Although I believe that our relationship with money reveals much about our walk with the Lord, the Rich Christian, Poor Christian Blog addresses whole life stewardship, not just money alone.
I do not claim that the following is a complete or exhaustive list, but I believe there are 7 investments that believers who are rich in Christ participate in. This list is based on the study of God's Word, personal observation of other Christians, as well as my own personal experiences.
Here are the 7 investments:
- Investment #1 - Invest in Your Relationship with God (Worship)
- Investment #2 - Invest in God's Kingdom (Generosity)
- Investment #3 - Invest in Relationships (People)
- Investment #4 - Invest in Focused Thinking (Yourself)
- Investment #5 - Invest in Financial Education (Money)
- Investment #6 - Invest in Productivity (Action)
- Investment #7 - Invest in Winning (Attitude)
So over the next several weeks and months ahead, join me on a journey as we continue to explore these investments and what the rich Christian life is all about.
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share (1 Timothy 6:17-18).
Great list - I like how you've listed them as investments and listed worship as #1! I think a lot of our dealings with money really come down to worship - either God or money and possessions.
ReplyDeleteJason - great observation! Thanks for leaving a comment.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I'm not only the stewardship pastor at my church, but I'm also the instrumental worship pastor, so worship/music is a big part of my life's calling as well.
Larry
I like your navigation! There are many that do not understand how much our relationship with God and money will affect so many other aspects of our life. Thanks for helping people gain a better understanding of God's opinion of their finances.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work,
Eric
Investment 1 (Heb 10:25) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
ReplyDeleteInvestment 2 (Matt 6:19) Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Investment 3 (1Thess 5:14)
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men].
Investment 4 (1Tim 4:16)
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
Investment 5 (Heb 13:5)
[Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Investment 6 (John 15:2)
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every [branch] that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
Investment 7 (2Tim 4:7)
I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith:
There are other verses that support your supposedly believers investment.
God bless...
Some good words! One of the keys things for me is investing in to eternal things. Many spend all of their lives just to retire for few years, but haven't considered life after. Not that retirement is bad, but I'd rather focus on eternity!
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Tomi, I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Yep, we need to focus on our ultimate destination!
ReplyDeletevery inspirational blog.i love reading your blogs,so glad you've shared this.very interesting.thanks for sharing the 7 investment.i really love all the information that stated in this blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Scoremore. I'm glad you're enjoying the blog!
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