Marriage and Money
Transforming Your Christian Finances
Marriage and Money
Instructions to Live By
Some Couples get married with the mistaken idea that there's an invisible line separating his from hers. This kind of separatism can cause a host of marriage and money problems.
Regarding money in Christian marriage, there is no such thing as mine and yours. It's not my money, or your money, but rather our money. Likewise, it's not my debt, or your debt, but our debt.
There's a well known scripture in Genesis that says "the two shall become one". Well, although this text is referring to sexual intimacy, the principle of "oneness" is one that you should liberally apply to your money and marriage.
Does that mean we should have joint bank accounts or separate accounts? Well, why not have both? That is, have a joint account for paying bills and separate accounts for personal spending.
The most important thing is that you come together as one when making financial decisions. Money in Christian marriage is about oneness.
But who should be responsible for managing the money and paying bills, the husband or the wife? The wise solution is to allow the person who has the maturity, knowledge, and skill manage the finances.
Listen, there's no rule book governing money and marriage, so do what works best for the two of you. The most important thing is that you are both in agreement.
However, there are principles of Christian finances you will need to put into place to secure your financial future; like creating other streams of income, tithing, budgeting, and a few more essentials we'll share.
Here are some resources you many find helpful...
Creative ways to make extra money
How to Make a Budget Get a FREE budget worksheet.
Free Christian Budget Software
How to Save a Marriage in a Recession
50 Money Saving Tips for Christians
Marriage and Money Problems
Search for Christian Jobs
How to Tithe Properly in Christian Marriage
The Bible and Money 101
Financial Infidelity
But before you can successfully implement any suggestions we give you, there's one step you must take.
The first step to transforming your finances is changing your attitude. Changing your attitude regarding
your marriage and money is crucial but it is not a one-time event.
Changing your attitude regarding your finances will require making a daily decision -- and then sticking to it!
Where should you start? Why not start with learning how to make a budget?
Next, use the other tips and suggestions we give you to develop a plan for your future. Once you have a plan in place, implement patience and self control.
If you take it one--step--at--a--time, you'll eventually get to where you're trying to go.
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