earning. the pull of the culture on the earner z“your value is measured by your position and your...
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Earning
The Pull of the Culture on the Earner
“Your value is measured by your POSITION and your paycheck.”
“A little more money will solve all your problems.”
The Mind and Heart of God Counters:
Our value is not measured by what we do, but by who we are.
The Mind and Heart of God Counters:
Our value is not measured by what we do, but by who we are.
We are called to join God in the ongoing management of his creation.
The Mind and Heart of God Counters:
Our value is not measured by what we do, but by who we are.
We are called to join God in the ongoing management of his creation.
Work is a BLESSING, not a curse.
The Diligent Earner
One who works with commitment, purpose, and a grateful attitude.
The Mind and Heart of God on Earning
Be diligent.
The Mind and Heart of God on Earning
Be diligent.Be PURPOSEFUL.
Serve God. Provide for ourselves and those dependent
on us.
The Mind and Heart of God on Earning
Be diligent.Be PURPOSEFUL.
Serve God. Provide for ourselves and those dependent
on us.
Be GRATEFUL.
Net Take-home Pay Is:
The amount of the paycheck after all TAXES and deductions.
Variable Incomes
Take a CONSERVATIVE estimate of your after-tax annual income—based on your income of the past few years—and divide by twelve.
Example:$30,000/12 = $2,500 per month
Two-Income Strategy
Income #1: Basic Lifestyle Expenses Giving Savings Housing Food Clothing Transportation Basic household Basic entertainment
Two IncomesIncome #2: Extras*
Additional giving Additional savings Accelerated debt repayment Extra things Additional travel and entertainment
*All these items should be paid with cash.
Question:
What happens to your raises?
Deciding AHEAD OF TIME how you’ll use raises is a key strategy in reaching your financial goals.
Spending Plan Application
Individual Activity:
Giving
Three Myths
“Give if it BENEFITS you.”
Three Myths
“Give if it BENEFITS you.”“Give if there is anything left over.”
Three Myths
“Give if it BENEFITS you.”“Give if there is anything left over.”“Give out of a sense of duty.”
The Generous Giver
One who gives with an obedient will, a joyful attitude, and a compassionate heart.
We are made to give. . .
God Wants Us to Give:
As a response to God’s GOODNESS
God Wants Us to Give:
As a response to God’s GOODNESSTo focus on God as our source of security
God Wants Us to Give:
As a response to God’s GOODNESSTo focus on God as our source of securityTo help achieve economic justice
God Wants Us to Give:
As a response to God’s GOODNESSTo focus on God as our source of securityTo help achieve economic justiceTo bless others
God Wants Us to Give:
As a response to God’s GOODNESSTo focus on God as our source of securityTo help achieve economic justiceTo bless othersTo break the HOLD of money
The Generous Giver
Individual Activity:
For Those Not at the Tithe:
Develop a PLAN to reach the tithe.
For Those Not at the Tithe:
Develop a PLAN to reach the tithe.
Begin by giving SOMETHING.
For Those at the Tithe:
The tithe is a wonderful goal to aspire to but a terrible place to stop.
Key Question:
How much of God’s money
do I need to live on?
Spending Plan Application
Individual Activity: