Money Managers for Our Master: A new site with articles based entirely on God’s Word – the Bible – which lays the foundation, and forms the basis upon which to build our financial mindset and habits.

From the author – Glen Steinson…

“There are some really excellent Christian finance blogs that offer articles with titles like ‘8 quick ways to pay down credit cards’ and ‘5 strategies for being a more generous giver’. It is not my intent to duplicate their efforts, – the focus here will be completely different. Rather, it is my desire that Money Managers for Our Master will faithfully serve as a companion resource to those sites as we walk together in the faith.

As I read my Bible, listen to messages and endeavour to be a faithful steward of the income and assets the Lord has entrusted to me and my wife, I am constantly thinking about how to communicate God’s truths about money to others. Teaching a young adults Sunday School class opened the doors for me to speak on a number of different occasions at our church. That in turn, has recently lead to an invitation to meet with a group of believers 3 hours away and speak at their Family Bible Hour. These opportunities, along with doing some one-on-one financial coaching with a married couple who are struggling, prompted me to start writing and launch the web site.

Be sure to sign up to receive notice via e-mail when new articles are added. You’ll be challenged each week as we look into how we interact with money, portray our priorities onto others, control our inner desires and communicate with God through our bank accounts!”

Check out my site here.

Want to add your blog or site to the Alliance? Read the core beliefs and if you agree, follow the simple instructions below:

Put something on your site stating that you are a part of the Alliance. (How you go about doing this is completely up to you.)

• Post link or link image as badge on sidebar, footer, etc. Or…
• Post link back to this post somewhere on your site. Or…
• Run this information (and 20 core beliefs) as a post/guest post on your site stating that you support the cause.
• Email me that you support the effort and I will add your site to the C. F. Alliance.

How you want to be a part is totally up to you. Anyone can join. There are no restrictions or policing by me (you hold yourself accountable). All you have to do is join, with the honest effort of adhering to these core beliefs in your posting and teaching, and you are part of the C. F. Alliance! It is my hope that this network will provide readers with a foundational understanding of biblical financial truth from websites they already trust. In addition, I hope it provides a level of distinction for bloggers who take great pains to make sure they are “accurately handling the word of truth.” (2 Tim. 2:15)

Christian Financial Alliance Core Beliefs:

1. I believe Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). My heart, soul, mind, and strength seek to glorify God through the pursuit of Christ, and it is my hope that my life and financial management will reflect this fundamental purpose (Luke 10:27).
2. I believe the Bible is the supreme authority and source of truth and instruction for Christians; therefore, I seek to root my financial teaching in the truth of God’s word (2 Tim. 3:14-17).
3. I believe stewardship does not equal salvation (Acts 8:20). We are saved by grace alone through faith alone (Eph. 2:8-9). No financial action can save a soul (Matt 16:24-26).
4. I believe God owns everything (Ps. 89:11) and I am merely a steward of His resources for His purposes (Luke 12:42).
5. I believe the heart is the focus of the New Testament’s instruction regarding money (2 Cor. 9:7). This does not make obedience contingent upon our feelings, but calls our attention to focus on the intentions of our heart (Prov. 21:2).
6. I strive to be rich towards God (Luke 12:21) and not place my hope or trust in riches (Rev. 3:17-19).
7. I seek to serve God as my master, not money (Matt. 6:24).
8. I believe how we spend our money reveals what our heart treasures; therefore, if God’s kingdom has its rightful place in our hearts, it should show up in our budget (Matt. 6:21).
9. I believe prosperity is not the purpose of Christianity (John 6:29). It is a gift that God may or may not choose to give (1 Sam. 2:7), and should be handled with generosity and humility recognizing that to whom much is given, much is required (Luke 12:48).
10. I believe Christians are called to be content in all circumstances (Phil. 4:11) because God has given us everything we need in Christ (2 Pet. 1:3).
11. I believe we are called to be wise stewards of resources (Luke 12:42) but not consumed with a love of money (1 Tim. 6:10).
12. I believe stewardship, generosity, and contentment are fruits of a deeper walk with Christ, not ends in themselves (1 John 5:21). I seek first His kingdom and wait for the rest to be added. (Matt. 6:33)
13. I believe the Bible does not speak highly of the bondage caused by debt (Prov. 22:7); therefore, it should-if nothing else-be approached with extreme caution (Prov. 22:26-27).
14. I believe Christians are called to be generous (Acts 20:35) to their family (1 Tim. 5:8), God’s kingdom (1 Cor. 9:14), and those in need (1 John 3:17). After these things, we are free to spend money on ourselves (Prov. 10:22).
15. I believe heavenly reward awaits those who choose to invest in God’s kingdom (Luke 12:33), and whether or not God chooses to bestow earthly reward is up to Him (Job 1:21).
16. I believe integrity is more important than financial gain (Prov. 10:2).
17. I believe money can be a blessing and a curse depending on the heart of its holder (Luke 6:44-45).
18. I believe that the way we handle our money should be a testimony of our devotion to God not a distraction from Him. (Col. 3:17)
19. I believe there are many things in life that are more important than money. (Prov. 23:4-5)
20. I believe true riches are found in Christ alone. (Eph. 3:8)

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