The Steps to Financial Health
January 22, 2023

THE STEPS TO FINANCIAL HEALTH

Guard Rails: Part 2
January 22, 2023
Pastor Brian
 
99% of our financial issues are not money problems,
they are problems.

 
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2, NLT)
 
The goal of money management is to not become wealthy,
but to become
.
 
THE STEPS TO FINANCIAL HEALTH

 H admit you need improvement.

“A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful. But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance.” (Proverbs 28:13, The Living Bible)
 
E

how you got here.

“We should think about the way we are living, and turn back…” (Lamentations 3:40, CEV)

“I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws.” (Psalm 119:59, NLT)
 
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“Elijah challenged the people: “How long are you going to sit on the fence? …Make up your minds!” (1 Kings 18:21, The Message)
 
L

new habits.

“Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?” (Proverbs 17:16, NIV84)

“…you must give up your old way of life with all its bad habits.” (Ephesians 4:22, CEV)

“Learn to live right.” (Isaiah 1:17a, CEV)
 
T ake it

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“An intelligent person aims at wise action, but a fool starts off in many directions.” (Proverbs 17:24, GNB)

“…With each of you we were like a father with his child, holding your hand, whispering encouragement, showing you step-by-step how to live well before God, who called us into his own kingdom, into this delightful life.” (1 Thessalonians 2:11–12, The Message)
 
H

ask God to help you.

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him…” (Matthew 5:3, NLT)

“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.” (Matthew 5:3, The Message)

“Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him to help you do it, and he will.” (Psalm 37:5, The Living Bible)
 

ACTION STEPS
Guard Rails Financial Quiz
Guard Rails Workshop
Financial Peace University