164 - The Star, the Lie & the Path - 3 Lessons from a Christmas Encore

This Christmas, we’re looking to the three wise men in Matthew 2 for timeless lessons in financial stewardship. Their journey reveals the importance of choosing the right guiding star, avoiding deceptive influences, and embracing new paths. Join me as we uncover how their wisdom can help us navigate financial uncertainty with faith, clarity, and purpose, aligning our resources with God’s truth this season.

In this episode, John discusses: 

• Choosing the right guiding star for financial decisions

• Avoiding deception in financial stewardship

• Embracing adaptability in uncertain financial times

• Aligning financial goals with God’s truth

Key Takeaways:

• Financial decisions should center on God’s truth, helping us avoid distractions like societal pressures, market trends, or misplaced priorities that can lead us astray.

• Staying spiritually grounded and prayerful enables us to discern and steer clear of deceptive influences, such as unwise advice or predatory financial practices, that undermine faithful stewardship.

• The Magi’s decision to take a new path home highlights the importance of being adaptable in our financial journeys, trusting God’s guidance to reveal better opportunities and avoid potential pitfalls.

• Aligning our financial goals with Scripture through intentional prayer and reflection helps us stay faithful in the face of challenges while keeping God’s purpose at the center of our choices. 

“As we're thinking about our financial goals and stewardship, when we devote that to prayer, God can show us new and unexpected paths toward our wise and faithful money journey. And that one path that we know is always true is Jesus.”  

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