Investing & Personal Finance
At the meeting point of faith, career, and hobby my interest in personal finance and investing came to life. Here I walk through my journey with finance and mention a range of resources, quotes, and experiences that I have found helpful.
"With me are riches and honor,
enduring wealth and prosperity.
My fruit is better than fine gold;
what I yield surpasses choice silver."
Proverbs 8:18-19
17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
1 Timothy 6:17-19
“The law of Your mouth [the words of God] is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces” (Psalm 119:72).
“They [the words of God] are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold” (Psalm 19:10).
Getting your Financial House in Order
“Advice is one thing that is freely given away, but watch that you only take what is worth having.”
― George Clason, The Richest Man in Babylon
Identify Your Financial Goals
Track your spending
Proverbs 21:20: The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get.
Evaluate Your Budget
Proverbs 3:9-10: Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine.
Pay Down Your Debts
Proverbs 22:7: Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.
Invest In The Future
Proverbs 13:22: Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.