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Receiving
Financial Breakthrough
It is possible for anyone to achieve financial freedom and breakthrough if he
sincerely follows and practices the financial principles found in God's Word.
One thing we have to know is that financial freedom is not measured by how much
money we have or the abundance of our material possessions.
We may have a lot of possessions and still be in financial bondage;
we may have less, and have financial freedom.
Some people can easily create wealth no matter where they are put, but others find it hard.
We must realize that God, Who is the Giver of wealth, will only entrust us with what is within
our ability to handle. He expects us to take steps forward and enlarge our ability to handle finances.
If we desire to achieve financial freedom, then there are some things we must do.
1. We must put God first
This is the foundation of Financial breakthrough.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:33 - But
seek ye first the kingdom of God, and
his righteousness; and all these things
shall be added unto you.
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This includes being faithful to the Giver Who owns everything.
God observes whether you are faithful or not and rewards each one accordingly based
on his faithfulness. Today many are not faithful when it comes to God.
If you are not going to be faithful to God how do you expect God to move on your behalf
and bring a breakthrough in your life.
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This includes understanding and transferring the ownership of all our possessions into God's hands.
We are to be His steward
2) We must stay away from debt
A believer should go all out to stay away from debt.
It is necessary
to keep away from debt as much as possible
What does the scripture say about being in Debt?
Proverbs 22:7
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
Psalm 37:21
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth
mercy, and giveth.
Debt can cause us headaches. We are to do all we can to keep out of
debt so that we can pay our bills on time.
3. It is necessary to think before we spend
Always think before spending.
Avoid indulgence and have an accurate written plan for our money.
We must develop a budget that will guide us in using our money wisely.
Planning ahead will help us know what to expect out of our money.
4. Be a hard worker.
We need to start out early in life with a good work ethic,
learning to be a good worker. Do not expect something for nothing.
For true and lasting success, we must be willing to pay the right price
There are some believers who are lazy but who wish to see a Mighty
financial breakthrough.
If you want a big financial breakthrough then be a hard worker.
Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
This includes:
a. We are to work with delight.
b. We are to learn to rise earlier in the morning.
c. We are to shop around and be on the lookout for
good
buys, before we make major purchases.
d. We are to learn to be creative.
e. Of course, we cannot be lazy.
5. Giving to God's work guarantees financial help from God.
God will bless us more as
we learn to share our blessings with
others
Luke 6:38
Give, and it shall be
given unto you; good measure,
pressed down, and shaken together,
and running over, shall men give
into your bosom. For with the same
measure that ye mete withal it shall
be measured to you again.
6. We are to trust God for finances.
Learn to trust God for
finances
Observe the promise of God for His
children.
Philip. 4:19
But my God shall supply all your
need according to his riches in glory by
Christ Jesus.
Some Christians think that poverty is the gateway to true
spirituality.
This is not true. Both wealth and poverty have the potential to take
us closer to God or away from Him, depending on our attitude. We can
view wealth as a tool to be used by God to furthering the Gospel and His
Kingdom.
Wealth by itself is not evil. The love for wealth or money is
evil. In fact, God desires our prosperity
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in
health, even as thy soul prospereth.
7. Learn to manage money well.
If we do not manage our money well, we
will soon have money problems. We should
not spend more money just because we are
making more. Learn to invest it into
God's work and for future use. Do not
buy things impulsively. Work things into
our budget
Proverbs 13:23
Much food is in the tillage of the poor:
but there is that is destroyed for want
of judgment.
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