Sometimes things are good, really really good. Sometimes things are bad, really really bad. I suppose most of us feel like we're in the middle most of the time. For Pastors' families, perhaps, monetarily speaking, we often feel more towards the bad.
And today I was pondering my own reactions when things are really bad and really good. And I wondered what the course of my family life would be if, instead of pondering ways to better my family's situation in all times, we lived in the joy and contentment of Christ and gave to the betterment of others when we are able.
Is that reckless? There are so many programs today for Christian families teaching how to stay out of debt and how to work towards having this empire of sorts for your huge family...but is that truly Christ like?
I know the passages these ideas come from and while I understand staying out of selfish/wasteful debt I also think some of these passages, in particular ones regarding parables that actually teach us about Christ -not ourselves- are gravely misunderstood.
And so I wonder, assuming of course that our family's basic needs are met and even then some sometimes, would it be better to work towards building your empire and future, or living in the joy of blessing others? Which is Scriptural?
Is this about Christmas again?
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No, no, no, this is about the whole grand scheme of financial planning for a family! Do we save, plan, invest, etc etc to build up money and possessions and land etc for our growing families....OR do we meet our family's needs and give away all the rest?!
ReplyDeleteYeah! I struggle with the same questions. While many families around us are doing Dave Ramsey and building wealth.... I FEEL like we should be giving.
ReplyDeleteexactly Karrie Ann! We have worked very hard to keep out of debt and pay cash for things but then it just feels so dumb to work and fuss when none of it goes with us you know?
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