Building Wealth VS Being Holy: The Intersection of Faith and Finances

Ep 52 - In today's society, money is often viewed as a means of achieving success and security. However, for those who hold religious beliefs, the pursuit of wealth can sometimes conflict with the teachings and principles of their faith. The intersection of faith and finances is a complex and often a controversial topic that raises important questions about the role of money in our lives.  In this episode of the Share The Wealth Show, Dexter Jenkins shares and explores the tension between building wealth and being holy, and examines how individuals can navigate this intersection to align their financial decisions with their religious values. Dexter B. Jenkins is a faith-based financial mentor who spent more than two decades in the financial services industry. He is passionate about helping families build generational wealth with easy-to-implement steps. Jenkins inspires and instructs hundreds of people with his podcast, programs, online courses, and books. A popular speaker on the topic of wealth building God’s way, he is an authority on faith and finance. As Senior Pastor of Fellowship Christian Church in Boston and Managing Partner of Dominion Real Estate Holding, LLC, he sensed early in life that teaching financial literacy was his calling. Through what he coins the “SHIP Method,” Jenkins shows people how to get out of debt through stewardship; create a legacy through entrepreneurship, and learn strategies on real estate ownership. There’s no question that his integrity, wisdom, and wealth-building philosophy is a voice needed today. ________________________________ FREE Discovery call for The Microfamily Investing Accelerator  https://calendly.com/noirvest/microfamilymavericks  ________________________________   [01:10-06:35] Who is Dexter Jenkins - How he started sharing faith principles and wealth-building at the same time - Having a balanced life - living at the intersection of faith and financial   [06:36-11:36] Building Wealth vs Being Holy - Start with scripture - In Genesis Chapter I: God said Gold is good - Franchise yourself - How can you not be successful financially if you're being productive  - Wealth was seen as wicked while Poverty was seen as being Pious and Holy. [13:22-16:20] Subconscious Belief - How being raised in the church formulated our subconscious beliefs when we're young - What wealth means in the Bible - Operating subconsciously without even knowing - How these beliefs are holding you back - Questions are teachers and there are two(2) reasons for questions - Money is not the root of all evil but the love of money.   [16:21-20:34] The Great Commandment - Dexter answers the question: Is trying to be wealthy loving money? - What we should love? - Having a RIGHT relationship with money - Money is a receipt of good service - How wealth is created - Some people in the bible like Abraham and Solomon are rich but still have a vibrant relationship with God.   [20:35-26:11] How Dexter integrated and implemented his financial knowledge with teachings in the Church - Dexter shares the Four Pillars of their church - God had a vested interest in you and I being successful - Ways how to integrate Faith and Finances - Some people are born to show the way, how they guide and teach how to do certain things -  [26:12-30:15] Nicole talks about her time when she had to manage her expenses from one paycheck to another, and the steps she took to overcome that situation. - How passionate Nicole is in sharing how to build wealth - Having financial freedom - Nicole shares how she's a bit frustrated because she's trying her best to share wealth but people are still hesitant. - Dexter explains why most people are in a deficit   [30:16-37:25] The Year of Getting Started - Why you should start and take actions - Real estate investing mistake - Importance of having multiple streams of income  ...