How do I keep my family safe from financial ruin?

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As a pastor and a father, I've seen firsthand the importance of teaching our children and loved ones how to manage finances wisely. It's essential to start early and make sure they understand basic biblical and practical concepts about stewardship of finances. This includes making a budget, sticking to it, avoiding debilitating debt, and being mindful of credit and debit card offers. I've made it a point to have open and honest conversations with my son Joshua, 17, and daughter Rebecca, 14, about the importance of financial responsibility.

As a family, we've also learned the value of living below our means and being grateful for what we have. We've taught our children the importance of earning money through age-appropriate chores and saving for the future. This has helped them develop a sense of pride and accomplishment, as well as an attitude of gratitude for what they have. By doing so, we've encouraged them to make conscious choices about how to increase our finances, rather than decreasing them unwisely.

As a husband, I've also learned the importance of being a good steward of our finances as a couple. We've committed to praying together about our finances and seeking God's guidance on how to manage them. We've also made a conscious effort to avoid debt and live within our means, trusting that God will provide for us and use our finances for His purposes. By doing so, we've been able to find a balance between being responsible with our finances and being generous to others, as God has instructed us in His Word.

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