Financial Coaching for Kingdom Men

  Introduction: The Fleeting Pursuit of Wealth This morning, as I spent time in God's Word, a passage from Proverbs 23 :4-5 resonated deeply: "Do not toil to acquire wealth: be discerning enough to desist. When your eyes light on it. It is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven." Have you ever felt caught in the relentless pursuit of more, only to find that wealth, when made the sole focus, can feel incredibly fleeting? It's a powerful reminder that if growing our net worth is our only life goal, we might be chasing something that "suddenly sprouts wings." Investing in What Truly Lasts Proverbs 23:23 offers a profound contrast: "Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding." This verse challenges us to consider what we're truly using our wealth for. Are we simply accumulating it, storing it in silos, and deriving our self-worth from account balances? Or are we leveraging the blessi...

  Where Does Debt Come From? Debt. It's a word that can weigh heavily on the mind, causing stress, sleepless nights, and strained relationships. For many, debt feels like an inescapable reality of modern life – a necessary evil for homes, cars, or even daily necessities. But where does debt actually come from, and why is understanding its origins so crucial for our financial well-being? To truly grasp the nature of debt, it's helpful to consider some timeless pieces of wisdom from scripture: “The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.” (Proverbs 22:3) "The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender." (Proverbs 22:7) Words written thousands of years ago, remains remarkably relevant today. It's a stark warning, highlighting a fundamental power dynamic: when you owe someone money, you are, to a significant degree, beholden to them. Your choices, your freedom, and even your peace can be dictated by the obl...