Written by Jim Loscheider (Elder) on September 23, 2022.
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4. Recognize that God isn’t behind every good deal.
Suppose you can afford it. Does that mean you should buy it? Self-control often means turning down good deals on things we really want because God may have better plans for His money.
5. Understand the difference between spending money and saving it.
Saving is setting aside money for a future purpose; it stays in our wallet or in the bank. It can be used for other purposes, including our needs or the needs of others. Money that’s spent leaves our hands and is no longer at our disposal. If we buy an $80 sweater on sale for $30, we’ve spent $30. If we think we’ve just saved $50, we simply don’t understand the concept of saving!
6. Look at the long-term cost, not just the short-term expense.
If something breaks, we pay to get it repaired. If we buy a new car, we fret about dents and buy insurance to fix them. Count the cost in advance. Everything ends up being more expensive than it first appears.
Further information
For more information, check out the links in our resource library. Remember, you’re not alone and God’s Word has a lot to say about how to manage what He entrusts to us.
This content is from Randy Alcorn’s book Money, Possessions, and Eternity.