Christian principles used by Trinity
Wealth Management The
five key biblical principles of financial planning
The Bible provides
specific principles regarding our money management that still apply today, regardless
of the economic climate. Amazingly there are in the order of 1,500 bible verses
relating to money and possessions.
We base our advice on the
following five key biblical principles of financial planning:- 1.
Understand that God owns it all
"The earth is the LORD's,
and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;" Psalm
24:1 NIV 2.
Set long-term written financial goals
"In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps."
Proverbs 16:9 NIV 3.
Spend less than you earn
"Wealth
from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows."
Proverbs 13:11 New Living Translation 4.
Avoid the use of debt
"The poor are always ruled over by
the rich, so don't borrow and put yourself under their power."
Proverbs
22:7 The Message 5. Give
generously
"Give generously to him and do so without a
grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your
work and in everything you put your hand to." Deuteronomy
15:10 NIV Understanding the bible leads to the following
definition of stewardship. Successful
stewardship is the continued achievement of God-given goals using God-given resources.
Life
Overview: The balance
of life
The challenge is to maintain balance between the various
areas of life. Often we get out of balance in our careers, striving to produce
more wealth (financial capital) at the expense of other areas. Financial
Planning
This allows us to step back and assess our God-given goals
and priorities, ultimately managing our finances in a manner that relieves financial
pressure and brings peace of mind. Life
impact
By balancing our lives through financial planning we are
able to "buy" time to develop social and spiritual capital in those
we value and influence. | 
