Finances In Marriage - Shared Values
I’m Miriam Neff with Wise Women Managing Money and I’m Valerie Neff Hogan.
M Unity in marriage with finances starts with shared values. It’s vital that both acknowledge that it’s all God’s, money, living space, surplus. On loan for us to steward. When husband and wife don’t share this value, struggle is guaranteed.
V Since it’s God’s, we steward with biblical principles. Family provision, giving to Kingdom work, sharing with those in need. Getting these right brings unity and comfort in marriage. Work is a necessary beginning. That paycheck sets the parameters for spending. Our culture declares that debt is a resource for living expenses, but that’s not biblical. The10/10/80 starting principle is a good one. 10% to Kingdom purposes, 10% savings, and 80% for living expenses. That’s a good start.
