| If you are considering hiring a Christian financial planner, | | | | 3. It is a prudent move to seek help from a |
| be sure you are going by the Book. By that I mean | | | | professional Christian financial planner |
| THE book of all books! Your Bible of course! As a | | | | TRUE - Proverbs 15:22 states "Without proper counsel |
| follower of Jesus, it is crucial that you are planning | | | | all purposes are lost, but in the presence of counsel |
| every action of your life based on Biblical principals. | | | | everything can be established." If you were training for |
| The Bible is chocked full of the advice you need for | | | | the Olympic gold, you wouldn't go in with out a trainer. |
| every area of your life, including your finances. | | | | The same applies here. |
| Managing your personal finances in a way that is in line | | | | Start with the small things you understand, such as the |
| with God's ultimate plan for your life, is a sure fire way | | | | importance of tithing. Make sure you choose a financial |
| to achieve prosperity. By acknowledging God's perfect | | | | planner who meets all of your needs on every level. |
| design for your life, you are taking one of the first | | | | Giving is a sure way to receive plentiful blessing, your |
| steps towards true financial freedom. According to | | | | financial planner should agree with this and any other |
| God's word, He desires for us to be wealthy, well | | | | needs you must have met. Be certain that whomever |
| cared for and wise beyond our years. This is all given | | | | you choose is as passionate about their Christian |
| to us as a reward for following His perfect guidance | | | | believes as you are. Be sure they are adherent to the |
| and plan for our lives. Choosing a Christian financial | | | | commandments of Jesus. Keep in mind that all things |
| planner is a wonderful way to show your commitment | | | | are God's to begin with. By entrusting you with them, |
| to Godly finances. | | | | he is choosing to believe that you will be a proper |
| The first step is to know your Book. Study your Bible, | | | | steward of what He's given. When the Lord sees |
| pray and ask God to provide appropriate guidance for | | | | you've been obedient in tithing and proper stewardship, |
| your specific needs. There are many myths | | | | He will know you are ready to receive more. |
| surrounding financial planning in general, let alone finding | | | | Remember, the Lord loves a cheerful giver! |
| guidance that is in line with your beliefs. Here we are | | | | "But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap |
| going to cover some of the most common myths to | | | | also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall |
| help you choose the right Christian financial planner for | | | | reap also bountifully. Every man according as he |
| you. | | | | purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or |
| 1. Choosing the right Christian financial planner is hard. | | | | of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God |
| FALSE - There are many organizations that provide | | | | is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, |
| Biblically based guidance from certified professionals. | | | | always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound |
| Pray and seek the correct guidance. Technology has | | | | to every good work:" (II Corinthians 9:6-8). |
| simplified things to the point where even if there are | | | | Every day management simply empowers Believers |
| none in your immediate area, you can receive your | | | | to trust God to help them to manage their funds |
| support, guidance and coaching virtually or remotely. | | | | wisely. Using secular tools paired with Biblical wisdom |
| Online programs can be very helpful and easy for both | | | | and guidance creates the ability with in you to fully be |
| you as the client and your mentor or coach. | | | | blessed from God's abundance. Obeying the |
| 2. Christian financial planners should be certified | | | | commandments of God, and aligning yourself with a |
| properly. | | | | Christian financial planner who agrees with Biblical logic, |
| TRUE - It is absolutely necessary for you to check the | | | | is another crucial key to good financial planning. You will |
| counselors credentials prior to doing business with the | | | | probably face trials, but having support and help with |
| individual. If your personalities match, that is a major | | | | increase your likelihood of success. God will uphold his |
| plus, but be sure you are working with a true | | | | word and promises for you if you will do the same for |
| professional, who shares your beliefs, is dedicated to | | | | Him. |
| helping you and most importantly, is properly certified. | | | | |