11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
->>>> 1 Chronicles 29: 11 NIV
As Christians, we are challenged to relate to the authority and sovereignty of GOD in every aspect of our lives. this is especially important regarding our relationship to money. As we develop proper attitudes and scriptural principles of relating to money, we can trust that GOD is working with us and controlling the circumstances of our lives. The result of this confidence is personal peace and contentment.
The following are four essential foundation stones in building a biblical relationship to money:
1. GOD Owns - "For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours" (1 Chron. 29:11). But christians must recognize GOD as the owner, not only of heaven and earth, but also of all your possessions. this knowledge will free you from the selfish outgrowths of a possessive attitude, and produce a godly perspective concerning your money and possessions.
2. GOD Controls - "For all things come from You" (1 Chron. 29:14). many scriptures throughout the Bible remind us that GOD rules in the affairs of men. having this confidence allows us to relax when facing the potential fears and concerns over financial matters.
3. GOD Provides - "For your heavenly FATHER knows that you need all these things" (Matt. 6:32). GOD has promised to provide for all of our needs. we can relate confidently to the future knowing that we serve a CREATOR who both cares and provides for us each day.
4. Our Commitment - The final foundation stone to be set in place is our commitment to obey the financial principles of the LORD who owns, controls, and provides. We must renounce our ownership and independent ways, and commit ourselves to becoming good stewards of what GOD has entrusted to our care.
