What is Biblical Financial Stewardship? With Chad Clark

Show Notes

WHAT IS BIBLICAL FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP ACCORDING TO FAITHFI?

Biblical financial stewardship, as FaithFi defines it, is about letting Scripture influence and inform financial decisions. It's not just following financial principles from the Bible, like recognizing God as the owner and ourselves as managers, giving cheerfully, avoiding debt, and planning for the future, but it's also about understanding these principles in the broader context of Scripture. All Scripture ultimately points to Jesus, shaping a deeper relationship with Him. FaithFi's purpose is to help Christians see God as their ultimate treasure, not money or possessions. It's about changing the heart posture, aligning with the idea that where your treasure is, there your heart will be too.

• It's about letting Scripture guide financial decisions, going beyond mere principles.
• Understanding financial stewardship in the broader context of the Bible, which points to Jesus.
• The goal is to see God as the ultimate treasure, changing one's heart towards money and possessions.

HOW DOES FAITHFI'S MESSAGE DIFFER FROM THE WORLD'S VIEW ON MANAGING MONEY?

• FaithFi's approach to managing money contrasts sharply with the world's perspective. The world encourages treasuring money and possessions, almost to the point of idolization. However, FaithFi advocates for viewing money as a tool for God's purposes. The Bible's financial principles are a guide to making decisions that glorify God. FaithFi's mission is to help Christians integrate faith into their financial decisions for God's glory. 
• The ultimate aim is not just financial success or wisdom in money management, but to glorify God through these decisions.
• FaithFi emphasizes using money as a tool for God's purposes, contrary to the world's view of idolizing wealth.
• The ultimate goal is God's glorification, not just financial success or following wisdom principles.

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAITHFI AND ITS GOALS?

Financial support is crucial for FaithFi to achieve its objectives. They have set a fundraising goal of $250,000 by year-end to extend their message to a larger audience. Contributions are vital for producing content like radio shows, podcasts, and Bible studies that delve into biblical perspectives on money and possessions. Donations also support the FaithFi app and other resources that help integrate faith into financial management. Engaging with and supporting FaithFi allows for the expansion of this ministry, equipping more people with biblical truths for managing their finances.

• Financial contributions are essential for creating content and expanding FaithFi's reach.
• Donations support tools like the FaithFi app, aligning financial decisions with faith.
• Supporting FaithFi helps spread biblical wisdom on finance to a broader audience.

If you’d like to make a monthly or year-end gift to this ministry, just go to FaithFi.com and click the “Give” tab. Thank you in advance! 

ON TODAY’S PROGRAM, ROB ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS:  

• I have shares from Home Depot and I'm unsure whether to continue holding them or sell them.
• My husband's 401k from his former employer was with Vanguard, and I've learned that Vanguard, Blackrock, and State Street promote a globalist agenda, which I oppose.
• My husband and I are working on our will and trust, and we've been advised to only give to our children and grandchildren, not to Christian charities, as giving to charities should be done during our lifetime.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor
• Book: "Splitting Heirs" by Ron Blue
   

Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network as well as American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.comwhere you can join the FaithFi Community, and give as we expand our outreach.