Ron Blue is the founder of Kingdom Advisors, our parent organization. He’s also the author of a shelf-full of books on biblical finance.
Disagreements in marriage, especially on topics like money and faith, are common. Giving can be a contentious issue since it involves both.
RON BLUE'S EXPERIENCE AND ADVICE:
- Ron shares a personal experience about how his wife's silent example led him to embrace tithing and giving, emphasizing the importance of living a compelling Christian life over pressing the issue.
- He advises couples to prioritize their relationship and demonstrate a Christ-like life. He suggests mutual submission and finding common ground, even if it means agreeing to the "lowest common denominator" in terms of giving.
HANDLING DISAGREEMENTS AMONG BELIEVING SPOUSES:
- For believing couples who disagree on giving, Ron suggests separating out amounts for individual gifts or passions, ensuring both spouses can contribute to causes they are passionate about.
- He emphasizes keeping the relationship central and finding a win-win solution that accommodates both spouses' interests and passions.
ADDITIONAL BIBLICAL CONTEXT:
Ephesians 5:21-22 says, “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord”
And then in verse 25, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
- Ron discusses the understanding of this as mutual submission to one another, not one dominating or domineering over the other.
- The real issue isn’t necessarily tithing, but how to live out a Christian life and maintain unity in the marriage.
On today’s program, Rob also answers listener questions:
- Should I keep my $80,000 in a savings account earning 4% or use it to pay down my mortgage faster, considering I have an emergency fund and am contributing to a 401(k)?
- I'm 66, widowed, retired, and have various financial assets and a debt on my RV trailer; how can I best manage my scattered financial situation, including what to do with my annuity and life insurance policies?
- I financed a car last year and have been offered a refinance option at a lower monthly payment but with a longer term; should I take this deal to also get some money back from maintenance coverage for a rainy day fund?
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network as well as American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.comwhere you can join the FaithFi Community, and give as we expand our outreach.
Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.
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