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Money, Marriage and Foreclosure
How many of you would have all you money problems solved if I gave you $1000.00 every month for the rest of your lives?? Most people would raise their hands and ask where to sign up!
So why is it that people have money problems when they make $30,000 or $300,000?? It is not the amount of money we have that is the problem but our attitude toward the money we have.
Almost 80% of couples argue over money and spending habits?? These arguments aren’t always so obvious. Couple #1 fight over the fact that they have too much money is savings. The wife wants to be more philanthropic and enjoy their finances now. Her spouse says “no way” and hides the money in savings accounts. Couple #2 fight because they have separate accounts and play the “my money, your money” game. Couple #3 don’t agree on the budget. He’s a stickler for every nickel. She just wants to buy a new pair of shoes without having to put in a request 6 weeks in advance. Still others fight over the lack of funds and the stress that the indebtedness has created.
So, how can you make money a positive topic in your marriage?? Remember, money is just paper….just trinkets. Yet Jesus knew it would be a problem. There are 3 times as many verses in the Bible addressing money than there are discussing prayers!
The Bible teaches us that we should learn to be content with what God gives us and understand that He is in control and will supply our every need. We should trust in Him and not in money.
In Matthew 6:19-34 Jesus warns us about not storing up treasures on earth. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But, store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rustt do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Jesus continues, “Therefore, I tell you do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food and the body more important than clothes?”.
In Luke 12:15 Jesus warns us of greed: “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kids of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
In Hebrews Paul exhorts us to “Keep you lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”” (Hebrews 13:5).
Money arguments are caused because you both come into marriage with different attitudes about home much money to save, spend and give away. That is really all you can do with it. You need to sit down with your spouse and talk plainly about your attitude towards money and why you feel that way. Come up with a plan on how much money to save, spend and give away that you can agree on.
This is not an easy task. It will take time and prayer. The key is to not demand your way but seek God’s counsel. Make a plan to spend less than you make over a long period of time. Avoid debt at all costs. Debt is the tool that the devil uses to play on your selfishness. He will use it later to cause problems in your marriage. Don’t give the devil a foothold!
If you are in debt, seek guidance from an older couple that has been there before. If this is a big matter of concern in your marriage, consider Christian counseling.
Agree to make money an asset in your marriage and not a point of contention.
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