Spending | Balanced | Week 4
Big Idea: We honor God with our faithful spending.
Unhealthy Spenders:
- Impulsive spender
- Compulsive Spender
- Revenge Spender
- Boredom Spender
- Special Interest Spender
- Status spender
5 Areas of Wise Spending (Proverbs 31)
- Housing and food (:14-15)
- Investing (:16)
- Utilities/ Necessities (:18)
- Sharing with those in need (:20)
- Personal Items and Clothing (:21-22)
Questions to ask before you spend
- Have I prayed about it?
- Do I need it?
- Can I pay cash for it?
- What is my motivation for wanting it?
- What are the long-term costs associated with it?
- Will it benefit God’s kingdom?
Next Steps
- Take a break from spending
- Put a limit on your spending
- Explore frugality
