Ah, marriage! It's that moment when two hearts become one and each one instantly understands the other and agree on all matters…
Now back to reality.
We all have our individual beliefs
Destructive Beliefs lead to: Stress, shame, guilt, fear, pain, selfishness, worry, doubt, suffering; potential sins such as covetousness, greed and idolatry.
Healthy Beliefs lead to: Love, joy, peace, energy, passion, fun, accomplishments
Paying the personal price
There is a personal price we pay when we do not identify and resolve conflicting beliefs about money. These include:
Income, savings, giving, helping others, confidence, satisfaction, relationships, communication, personal happiness, health, well-being
Replace the destructive belief with a true, healthy belief
Example: I could replace a destructive belief of "There's no point in having a savings; something always comes up."
With: "Praise God I have an income and can find some extra dollars to save for when things come up."
Lastly: Put your new belief(s) into action
Faith and Finances: Eternal Promises for Today's Resources, By Tim Rosen
Seek first to understand your spouse before you desire to be understood. Identify each other's strengths. Apply those strengths to your finances.
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