Financial Lies – Part 1

Lies keep us in financial bondage.

My friends at Blue Trust wrote that financial lies can prevent us from discovering true riches. We’ll take two days to unpack their article based on Russ Crosson’s book, The Truth About Money Lies. We can deceive ourselves about money. Lies are so ingrained in our culture that we accept them as universal truths. For example: “The harder I work, the more money I will make.” Well, the truth is, how hard you work doesn’t always correlate with earnings. Income is a function of your vocation. Work hard at what God has called you to do, then learn to live on the income you produce.

Here’s another one: “The money I have and the things I buy are a measure of my self-worth.” Well, the truth is, your self-worth isn’t tied to money or possessions. Whether you have a lot or a little, your worth is a result of who you are in Christ. Do you believe this one? “Budgets are too restrictive?” The truth is, there’s freedom within boundaries. A budget gives every dollar you earn a purpose, whether that’s paying your mortgage, giving to others, or investing. Without a budget, you’ll wonder where your money went and likely incur unnecessary debt.

Do you believe that if you can make the payments, debt is okay? The truth is, debt creates anxiety and stress. For some, it’s a never-ending burden. It robs us of opportunities to advance God’s kingdom. Tune in tomorrow for more lies we believe. God’s Word sheds light on true financial principles on which we can build our lives on.

And if financial lies have led you into credit card debt, Christian Credit Counselors can really help. They can create a debt management plan that works. For more information, visit online at crown.org/ccc.