God and Our Money – Dr. Charles Stanley

God's Perspective on Finances

In this segment, the speaker delves into the topic of finances from a spiritual perspective, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's view on money and giving.

Understanding God's View on Finances

• Emphasizes seeking to understand what God thinks about finances rather than man's perspective.

• Discusses the promises of God regarding financial blessings for obedience and trust in Him.

• Highlights the concept that everything belongs to God, emphasizing stewardship over ownership.

Understanding God's Requirement for Giving

In this section, the speaker delves into the concept of giving to God as a means to prove faithfulness and allow God to demonstrate His provision.

The Significance of Giving

• Giving to God is a way to prove faithfulness and allow Him to showcase His provision.

• By giving a tenth (tithe), individuals can witness how God operates and fulfills His promises.

The Principle of Sowing and Reaping

This part emphasizes the principle of sowing generously to reap bountifully, highlighting the importance of cheerful giving.

Sowing Generously

• Sowing sparingly leads to reaping sparingly, while sowing bountifully results in bountiful harvests.

• Giving should be done cheerfully, without reluctance or compulsion, as God loves a cheerful giver.

God's Promise of Abundance Through Giving

Here, the focus is on God's ability to provide abundantly when individuals trust Him with their giving.

Trusting in God's Provision

• Trusting in God's promise leads to sufficiency and abundance for every good deed.

• By obeying God in giving, one opens up opportunities for blessings and experiences of divine multiplication beyond imagination.

Responsibility and Obedience in Giving

This segment underscores the responsibility individuals have towards managing their resources wisely through obedience in giving.

Managing Resources Wisely

• Acknowledging that all blessings come from God encourages responsible stewardship over every aspect of life, including finances.

God's Plan for Financial Blessings

The speaker discusses the importance of being a good steward of one's finances according to God's plan, emphasizing obedience and trust in God's provision.

Prioritizing Financial Stewardship

• Disobeying God leads to financial troubles.

• Emphasizes God's motivation for blessing: love (1 Chronicles 29:12).

• Outlines God's plan for financial blessings, including tithing (Malachi 3:10).

• Illustrates abundance in blessings by pouring out until it overflows.

God's Protection and Guidance in Finances

The discussion centers on how God protects individuals financially through rebuking the Devourer and providing guidance on wise financial decisions.

Financial Protection and Guidance

• God promises protection against destruction of resources (Malachi 3:11).

• Emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance before making significant financial decisions like buying a house.

Honoring God Through Financial Decisions

The speaker highlights the significance of honoring God through obedience in financial choices, ensuring peace and enjoyment in possessions.

Obedience and Honoring God

• Encourages listening to the Holy Spirit for guidance in financial decisions.

God's Promises and Generosity

In this section, the speaker emphasizes God's faithfulness in keeping His promises and highlights the concept of generosity in alignment with biblical teachings.

God's Faithfulness and Power

• The speaker underscores that God is a God of truth who will keep His word due to His inherent nature.

• Emphasizes God's infinite power to work in individuals' lives and fulfill His will abundantly.

Generosity and Sufficiency

• Discusses the principle of sowing generously to reap bountifully, highlighting God's love for cheerful givers.

• Stresses that through trusting in God's grace, individuals can experience sufficiency in all aspects of life.

Belief in God's Word and Teaching Children

This segment delves into the importance of believing in the Word of God and imparting financial teachings, particularly tithing, to children from a young age.

Belief in Scripture

• Encourages individuals to wholeheartedly believe in the Word of Yahweh as a foundation for faith and action.

Teaching Financial Principles to Children

• Advises parents on teaching children about financial stewardship, specifically emphasizing early education on tithing income.

Blessings Through Obedience

The speaker discusses the transformative impact of obedience to God's instructions, leading to blessings across various aspects of life.

Obedience and Blessings