BIBLICAL FINANCIAL Principles
A survey of scriptural teaching about money and wealth
ready FOR YOU to present to others
This website contains downloadable pdf slide sets and accompanying student handouts which are suitable for teaching the subject in a variety of venues
OUR VALUES
THE BIBLE IS OUR AUTHORITY
Some sources state that the Bible has over 2000 verses pertaining to money and wealth. This course uses a broad sampling of these verses to provide a comprehensive Biblical framework for making financial decisions.
PEOPLE ARE OUR MISSION
Money is a tool which we believe is to be used, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to meet our own needs, provide for our family, bless the body of Christ, advance the causes of righteousness, and meet the needs of others.
OBEDIENCE IS OUR GOAL
Our purpose is to encourage believers to live obediently to God's Word, including submitting to his ownership of our resources, managing our money prudently, practicing faithful stewardship, caring for the poor, and developing a heart for greater generosity.
FAITHFULNESS IS OUR PRACTICE
Not everyone is given great wealth. Quite the opposite is true--most in this world are poor. But we are all called to faithfully practice godly living according to scriptural teaching. This includes the management of whatever finances God gives us.
Overview: This website is a survey of Scriptural teaching on money and wealth. It is organized as a set of 10 basic principles and four life applications in a format suitable for presentation to others.
Need for this course: There are many excellent Christian financial counseling and teaching resources available to anyone who wants to know what the Bible says about a variety of financial topics. But there may be a need for one that is in a classroom-ready "presentation" format. The author's goal was to provide an easy-to-use, ready-to-deliver downloadable slide presentation of a comprehensive Biblical curriculum on money and wealth. It is suitable for presenting to several different audiences as described on the "Course Format" page.
Premise: The premise of this course is that, as we honestly and prayerfully search the Scriptures to seek God’s will concerning our finances, He gives us the spiritual wisdom to align our hearts and minds with His. Once we are armed with an understanding of his view of money and wealth, we may then develop a proper Biblical framework for making righteous choices in the financial area of our lives.
Scope: Though not an exhaustive study of the more than 2000 Bible passages which deal with the subject, this course provides the student with a broad Biblical perspective concerning the acquisition, accumulation, management, and disbursement of money.
Feedback welcomed: The author invites feedback and suggestions regarding any portion of this course, especially with respect to its conformity to Biblical truth, but also regarding its content or presentation style. Please use the email address on the "Contact us” page.
Tuition-free: This course is to be presented to others, in total or in part, consistent with a non-profit model. Downloaded pdf files may not be altered without the author's express permission. Please contact the author to request changes to any of the presentation modules in order to adjust to the presenter's preferences or adapt to local audiences.
Disclaimer: This seminar is a good-faith expression of the author’s interpretation of Scripture and his understanding of the other resources used in its development. He makes no representation of its conformity to any denominational or theological position, or of any secular or religious philosophy, regarding the subjects it addresses.
Need for this course: There are many excellent Christian financial counseling and teaching resources available to anyone who wants to know what the Bible says about a variety of financial topics. But there may be a need for one that is in a classroom-ready "presentation" format. The author's goal was to provide an easy-to-use, ready-to-deliver downloadable slide presentation of a comprehensive Biblical curriculum on money and wealth. It is suitable for presenting to several different audiences as described on the "Course Format" page.
Premise: The premise of this course is that, as we honestly and prayerfully search the Scriptures to seek God’s will concerning our finances, He gives us the spiritual wisdom to align our hearts and minds with His. Once we are armed with an understanding of his view of money and wealth, we may then develop a proper Biblical framework for making righteous choices in the financial area of our lives.
Scope: Though not an exhaustive study of the more than 2000 Bible passages which deal with the subject, this course provides the student with a broad Biblical perspective concerning the acquisition, accumulation, management, and disbursement of money.
Feedback welcomed: The author invites feedback and suggestions regarding any portion of this course, especially with respect to its conformity to Biblical truth, but also regarding its content or presentation style. Please use the email address on the "Contact us” page.
Tuition-free: This course is to be presented to others, in total or in part, consistent with a non-profit model. Downloaded pdf files may not be altered without the author's express permission. Please contact the author to request changes to any of the presentation modules in order to adjust to the presenter's preferences or adapt to local audiences.
Disclaimer: This seminar is a good-faith expression of the author’s interpretation of Scripture and his understanding of the other resources used in its development. He makes no representation of its conformity to any denominational or theological position, or of any secular or religious philosophy, regarding the subjects it addresses.