Money Management
written by Larry Burkette
Money is
one of the major causes of friction in a marriage, and it's no wonder. Living in a world
in which we are constantly worried about taking care of ourselves, it's easy to forget
that marriage is a commitment to forge a new life with another person. The lack of trust
emerging from society has created prenuptial agreements and separate bank accounts. These
undermine the commitment to a shared life with a spouse and are contrary to biblical
teachings.
Whenever financial issues begin to get out
of hand in a marriage, the first thing to do is to pray about them. There is no substitute
for God's answer. Second, you might try using a marriage counselor who is trained to help
couples resolve issues diplomatically.
God’s Word says, "For this
reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they
shall become one flesh" (Genesis 2:24).
In Matthew 19:6, our Lord Jesus says,
"So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together,
let no man separate."
Ours, Not Mine
A husband’s and wife's incomes in marriage should be merged and shared. Someone
should be in charge of keeping a budget for the household, and whatever funds there are
should be held mutually. This will require a lot of faith in the Lord, as well as your
spouse.
Conclusion
Don’t forget to ask God what He wants you to do with your money. He made you
stewards over your finances for a purpose, so you should always remember to ask what His
plans are.
Many blessings can come from appropriate
money management in marriage.
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