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The Bible has a lot more to say about money than we think\u2026 and so going through a Christian Financial Curriculum makes a whole lot of sense as a Jesus-follower.<\/p>\n

And unlike other Biblical issues, it can be an ever-present worry that touches every area of our lives.<\/p>\n

It can be hard to \u2018enter the courts with thanksgiving in my heart\u2019 when we\u2019re not sure how to pay the water bill.<\/p>\n

Because money is such a big issue, it makes it really hard to narrow down on what\u2019s important to talk about\u2026 <\/p>\n

The spiritual? Practical? Giving? Contentment? Saving? Passion and working heartily (tied to earning)?<\/p>\n

This is the problem when you\u2019re looking for a Christian finance curriculum:<\/h3>\n

You want something that really digs into what the Bible says about money, not just a program that pays lip service with a verse or two.<\/p>\n

As a self-proclaimed money nerd, I\u2019ve personally seen the best (and worst) of what the Church and<\/em> the world has to offer on the topic\u2026<\/p>\n

And, through the years, I\u2019ve found 5 key things to look out for to make sure I\u2019m getting legit, life-on-life guidance \u2013 not just surface-level fluff.<\/p>\n

So whether you\u2019re looking for a personal plan for your finances or something to lead your Church, small group, or Bible study through, I hope these 5 areas help point you in the right direction:<\/p>\n

5 things to look for in a Christian Financial Literacy Course<\/h2>\n

1. It points back to Jesus<\/h3>\n

A good financial curriculum should do more than slap a Bible verse on some basic advice and call it \u201cChristian.\u201d What the Bible says about money<\/a> goes deeper than principles alone. <\/p>\n

It needs to realign our mindset toward an eternal perspective.<\/p>\n

The goal can\u2019t just be techniques for piling up an earthly treasure that will fade away. It should ultimately be pointing us toward the real treasure \u2013 fostering a deeper relationship with Jesus himself.<\/p>\n

If a program isn\u2019t orienting your finances around that purpose, it\u2019s missing the mark.<\/p>\n

2. It\u2019s real and relevant to today\u2019s challenges<\/h3>\n

A lot of personal finance advice is still operating under the assumption that everyone wants to follow the typical 9-to-5 career.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s no longer the reality for many of us juggling side hustles, freelancing, entrepreneurship, and more.<\/p>\n

And even if you\u2019re not trying to earn some extra dollars on the side, there are always ways to grow where you\u2019re planted and turn your God-given talents and passions into more value wherever you work (which in turn can drastically change any financial situation).<\/p>\n

In short, a good program will give guidance that speaks specifically to earning, not just saving or getting out of debt.<\/p>\n

3. It captures the Bible\u2019s full money message<\/h3>\n

Money and the concept of provision are all throughout Scripture \u2013 sometimes problematic, other times shown as a resource to be stewarded. <\/p>\n

A balanced curriculum should wrestle with this full biblical perspective:<\/p>\n

How about \u201cno condemnation in Christ\u201d instead of shaming and judging people\u2019s financial decisions?<\/p>\n

Or looking at the joy and gift of giving instead of turning it into a dull obligation?<\/p>\n

The messages we teach can\u2019t just be fear-mongering about how evil and dangerous money is (even though that\u2019s part of it). <\/p>\n

It also needs to unpack the freedoms and opportunities money provides when viewed and managed through a Godly lens.<\/p>\n

4. It\u2019s practical, not just philosophical<\/h3>\n

Okay, let\u2019s be honest \u2013 principles alone won\u2019t cut it. <\/p>\n

While the overarching Biblical truths about money are vital, we also need solid guidance for how it all fleshes out in real life.<\/p>\n

Stuff like:<\/p>\n