Finances In Marriage #2

I’m Miriam Neff with WWMM and I’m Valerie Neff Hogan.

M Unity in marriage with finances starts with shared values.  It’s vital that both acknowledge that it’s all God’s, money, living space, surplus. On loan for us to steward.  When husband and wife don’t share this value, struggle is guaranteed.

V Since it’s God’s, we steward with biblical principles.  Family provision, giving to Kingdom work, sharing with those in need.  Getting these right brings unity and comfort in marriage.  Work is a necessary beginning.  That paycheck sets the parameters for spending.  Our culture declares that debt is a resource for living expenses.  Not biblical.  The10/10/80 starting principle is a good one.  10 % to Kingdom purposes, 10 % savings, and 80% for living expenses.

M Agree on that simple beginning.  Work, live within that income honoring God first.