19. Follow God's Financial Instructions to Use and Protect Your Assets

Today on "The Caring Advisor" podcast, Elizabeth Brickman talks about how to "Follow God's Financial instructions to Use and Protect Your Assets."Here are but a few of many favorite scriptures that support the urgency of our guarding our tongue, our time, our generosity, our fear, our trust, and our heart.1. Guard your tongue:“He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.” Proverbs 21:23“A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.” Proverbs 29:11“He who guards his lips guards his soul, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.” Proverbs 13:32. Guard your time:“He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgement.”Proverbs 12:11“So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.” Psalms 90:123. Guard your generosity:“Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing and your vats will brim over with new wine.” Proverbs 3:9-10“One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.” Proverbs 11:244. Guard your fear:“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One isunderstanding.” Proverbs 9:10“He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence.” Proverbs 14:265. Guard your trust:“He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.” Proverbs 28:26“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:36. Guard your heart:“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6