Internal Audit
Theme of the Week: Invest in Eternity
Kevin Blue
Friday, December 7, 2007
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Key Bible Verse: They went beyond our highest hopes, for their first action was to dedicate themselves to the Lord and to us for whatever directions God might give them 2 Corinthians 8:5). Bonus Reading: 2 Cor. 9:6-13
Several years ago, a few friends decided they were unhappy with their personal use of money and how they handled financial decisions. Rather than visiting a financial planner, they decided to first seek counsel from the Bible. They gained an excellent view of giving, saving, insurance, spending, investments, and other issues. This provided a framework within which to discuss decisions. They opened up the details of their spending records with one another. Critique was welcomed.
How many people do you know who offer an open audit of their finances? Not exactly a common practice.
How is God teaching and growing these friends? He's led them to be jointly involved in refugee ministry and to "adopt" a particular family, meeting their needs during this family's challenges of transitioning into a new culture.
They've also made interesting personal decisions. One has formed a family foundation for charitable giving to the poor, with a focus on the AIDS crisis overseas. Another couple helps to lead a summer internship that brings college students to the poorer areas of their city, where they learn from people who minister there year-round.
—Kevin Blue in Practical Justice
My Response: Could I let others see how I handle possessions that are really His?
Thought to Apply: Let us give according to our incomes, lest God make our incomes match our gifts.—anonymous
Adapted from Practical Justice (InterVarsity, 2006) by permission.
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Generosity is hard for me, Lord. Teach me to loosen my grasp and share with others what You've loaned to me.
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