🙏🏾Faith & Finances: Aligning Finances With Faith (Ep 1)

📖 Faith & Finance | Episode 1: Biblical Financial Stewardship
Over 18 months ago, the Lord placed the topic of biblical financial stewardship so clearly on my heart—and I couldn’t shake it. Since then, what He’s revealed has completely transformed how I view money, generosity, discipline, and the heart behind financial decisions.

In this introductory episode, I open up about the personal journey that led me here—the struggles, the revelations, and the quiet convictions that reshaped not only my finances but also my faith. This isn’t a sermon or a lecture. Just me, in my own words—imperfect, raw, but real.

We'll reflect on:

What Scripture really says about poverty, provision, and purpose
Why hard work isn’t always fruitfulness
The difference between generosity and tithing
How alignment with God unlocks clarity and abundance
The four biblical wealth principles even non-believers follow
This episode sets the tone for what’s to come. Whether you’re spiritually curious or financially stuck, this is a space to grow both spiritually and financially—together. 🌱✨

✨ Featured Scriptures:
Haggai 1:5–7 – Consider your ways
Proverbs 21:5 – Planning and diligence
Proverbs 13:11 – Slow growth and sustainability
Ecclesiastes 11:2 – Diversification
Malachi – Tithing and obedience
Matthew – Generational wealth

📌 Upcoming Topics in the Series:
Four Biblical Principles for Wealth
The Spirit Behind Generosity
Spiritual Warfare & Financial Misalignment
God’s Design for Legacy, Inheritance & Stewardship
Breaking Poverty Mindsets in the Church

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💬 Video Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction: Faith and Finances
[00:01:19] Personal Journey and Disconnection
[00:05:07] Seeking Guidance and Revelation on Money
[00:06:53] Exploring Biblical Principles on Finance
[00:16:13] Question: Why Do Many Christians Struggle Financially?
[00:20:55] The Fear of Asking Difficult Questions in Faith
[00:26:44] Lesson from Haggai 1: Misalignment Leads to Unfruitful Labor
[00:43:05] God's Desire for Prosperity (Helping the Poor, Not Being Poor)
[00:45:41] The Importance of Alignment and Obedience to God's Word
[00:55:15] Faith Without Works: Prayer vs. Obedience to Financial Principles
[01:00:01] Differentiating Tithing and Generosity
[01:11:19] Introduction to Four Key Biblical Financial Principles
[01:12:54] Principle 1: Diversification (Ecclesiastes 11:2)
[01:15:09] Principle 2: Long-Term Planning (Proverbs 21:5)
[01:18:41] Principle 3: Avoiding Get-Rich-Quick Schemes (Proverbs 13:11)
[01:21:00] Principle 4: Continuous Learning (Proverbs 9:9)
[01:23:48] Understanding Conditional Promises in the Bible
[01:29:01] Inheritance: Financial Habits and Generational Impact
[01:32:55] Repentance and Heart Posture Towards Money
[01:38:31] Preview of Next Episode Topics
[01:44:48] Closing Remarks and Prayer


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