Financial Heart Check

FINANCIAL ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTUNDERSTANDING THE HEART'S ROLE IN FINANCIAL ATTITUDES:Financial attitudes reflect one's spiritual health, as wrong attitudes towards money and possessions stem from the heart, mirroring a broader spiritual condition.Jesus identified the root of evil thoughts, including greed and envy, as originating from the heart (Mark 7:21-23), highlighting the spiritual battle within. THE BATTLE AGAINST SINThe struggle with sinful attitudes like envy, pride, and greed is common, even among devout believers like the Apostle Paul, who shared his own struggles in Romans 7:21-24.Overcoming these attitudes requires divine intervention, as Paul acknowledges deliverance through Jesus Christ. CULTIVATING RIGHT ATTITUDES TOWARDS MONEYRight financial attitudes include serving Christ, stewardship, gratitude, and seeking wisdom, reflecting virtues like love, generosity, humility, and kindness.Larry Burkett emphasized that spiritual values should be mirrored in one's finances, honoring God and leading to a more fulfilling financial life. THE PROMISE OF GODLY LIVINGRighteous living, characterized by trust in God rather than material wealth, promises peace and the opportunity to serve Jesus, despite not guaranteeing material prosperity.Scriptures such as John 10:9, Psalm 37, and Romans 8:10 highlight the blessings of living with godly attitudes, including salvation, peace, and hope. CALL TO ACTIONThe monologue concludes with a call for listeners to examine their financial attitudes, emphasizing that the significance lies not in the amount of money one has but in the attitude towards money and possessions.It warns against attitudes of pride, selfishness, greed, envy, and dishonesty, encouraging listeners to pursue a relationship with Christ for a life marked by peace and hope. SCRIPTURES MENTIONEDMark 7:21-23: Illustrates the origin of evil thoughts and attitudes from the heart.Romans 7:21-24: Paul discusses the internal battle against sin and the law within himself.John 10:9: Jesus promises salvation and abundant life to those who enter through Him.Psalm 37: Encourages trust in the Lord for a hopeful future and inheritance.Romans 8:10: Highlights the life and peace given through the Spirit because of righteousness. ON TODAY’S PROGRAM, ROB ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS:As my husband and I approach retirement and streamline our finances, what is the best way to maintain my own credit score, considering we're reducing our credit cards and I'm not the main breadwinner?My husband's FICO score on our Citibank Costco card suddenly dropped to 598 according to the card's report, but Equifax and Experian show no changes and maintain his score is over 800. How do we resolve this discrepancy?We've sold our home and will soon receive $450,000 in proceeds. As we're in our late 50s with no children at home and uncertain about buying a new house, what should we do with the money in the meantime?If I have my credit accounts frozen to protect against fraud, is it still beneficial to use a service like LifeLock, or is it unnecessary?I've seen ads for home title theft protection services. Considering my accounts are frozen, is investing in title insurance or similar protections worth it? RESOURCES MENTIONED:AnnualCreditReport.comBankrate.com Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network as well as American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.comwhere you can join the FaithFi Community, and give as we expand our outreach. Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God’s resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.