This lesson examines the pressure put on a relationship because of bad money management and provides suggestions on how couples can better address financial issues using a Christian perspective.
Text of The Money Trap
In Love for Life Building or Rebuilding a Great Marriage Mike
Mazzalongo #6 The Money Trap
Reasons for money disputes Dierent ideas and training
Reasons for money disputes Dierent ideas and training No
discussion before marriage
Reasons for money disputes Dierent ideas and training No
discussion before marriage Dierent economic backgrounds
Earning Power" Lifestyle" =" Conict"
If our earning power cannot support our lifestyle, were in
danger of being caught in the Money Trap.
How the Trap Works 1. External forces Early experiences Easy
credit Abundance of merchandise
How the Trap Works 1. External forces 2. Internal forces Greed"
Laziness" Jealousy" Lack of self-control" Pride" Selshness" " " New
" You too!" The Best" Easy" NOW!!!" #1"
How the Trap is Sprung 1. Images of the ideal lifestyle
How the Trap is Sprung 1. Images of the ideal lifestyle 2.
Accessibility
How the Trap is Sprung 1. Images of the ideal lifestyle 2.
Accessibility 3. Easy credit Get it with credit!
Our lifestyle should be based on our earning power.
Symptoms of Financial Pressure Fatigue
Symptoms of Financial Pressure Fatigue Obsession
Symptoms of Financial Pressure Fatigue Obsession Arguments
Symptoms of Financial Pressure Fatigue Obsession Arguments
Sexual disinterest
Symptoms of Financial Pressure Fatigue Obsession Arguments
Sexual disinterest Financial ruin
Symptoms of Financial Pressure Fatigue Obsession Arguments
Sexual disinterest Financial ruin Spiritual discouragement
Bad Solutions 1."
Bad Solutions 2."
Bad Solutions 3."
Bad Solutions 4."
Bad Solutions 5."
Good Solutions 1. Establish your style of living based on your
current earning power. Just as the rich rule the poor, so the
borrower is servant to the lender. !! - Proverbs 22:7 ! "
Putting it into Practice Requires: Honesty
Putting it into Practice Requires: Honesty Self-control
Putting it into Practice Requires: Honesty Self-control
Alertness
Putting it into Practice Requires: Honesty Self-control
Alertness Contentment
Good Solutions 1. Establish your style of living based on your
current earning power 2. Making nancial priorities 9 Honor the LORD
from your wealth And from the rst of all your produce; 10So your
barns will be lled with plenty And your vats will overow with new
wine. " - Proverbs 3:9-10!
Good Solutions 1. Establish your style of living based on your
current earning power 2. Making nancial priorities 1. Give rst
portion to God
Good Solutions 1. Establish your style of living based on your
current earning power 2. Making nancial priorities 1. Give rst
portion to God 2. Establish a reasonable budget
