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...

  We live in a world that often tells us to grasp tightly, to accumulate more, and to prioritize our own security above all else. But what if the path to true abundance — not just financial, but in every area of life — lies in the exact opposite direction? What if the secret to gaining is found in giving? This a timeless truth echoed throughout scripture, and particularly beautifully in Proverbs 12:24-25 (ESV): "One gives freely, yet grows all the richer: another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered." Let's unpack these powerful verses and explore what biblical stewardship truly means for our lives today. The Paradox of Prosperity: Giving Freely, Growing Richer The first part of this proverb presents a delightful paradox: "One gives freely, yet grows all the richer." Our natural inclination might be to think that the more we give away, the less we have. Yet, the...