5 Biblical Ways to Manage Money In Marriage and Have a Happier Life

7/12/2018

5 Biblical Ways to Manage Money In Marriage and Have a Happier Life

It all goes back to the failure to acknowledge God’s sovereignty in all things, including finances. By placing Him at the center, you can be able to build a strong culture of financial management and consequently, a much stronger home.

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The Apostle Paul admonished his mentee Timothy about the grave danger of pursuing the trappings of wealth at the expense of his faith.

In 1 Timothy 6:10, Paul did not sugarcoat it - “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”

A majority of divorced couples today cite financial issues as the main reason or at least a catalyst for their separation.

In most of these cases, it could be about financial impropriety by either spouse, a lack of open communication or even the frustration of unachieved goals - they are not on the same page when it comes to how to manage money in marriage.

Either way, it all goes back to the failure to acknowledge God’s sovereignty in all things, including finances. By placing Him at the center, you can be able to build a strong culture of financial management and consequently, a much stronger home.

1) Always communicate openly

A lack of proper communication (or its absence entirely) is always likely to cause a strain in any relationship, let alone in wedlock. Yet for married couples, this is even truer.

It may not always be possible to have a perfect model of communication, but it is crucial that either partner has the intention to always do things above board. It is important to speak about respective incomes and assets as well as personal preferences.

While it is not mandatory to have a joint account, it would help to discuss the pros and cons of such an arrangement, for example.

Another key aspect that should be shared openly is the expectations that either partner has, and those that are common between the two of you.

One of the greatest sources of frustration in marriage stems from diverse expectations between two people. If communicated, these can be managed and with goodwill, harmonized as much as possible.
If either or both partners fail to share them, it will almost certainly lead to strife down the road.

2) Set goals together

Marriage is about two people coming together and forming one infinitely stronger unit. This truth is maybe best articulated in Ecclesiastes 4:9, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”

It therefore beats all sense for two people to leave their families, cleave to one another, but fail to harmonize their life dreams and goals. When a couple share their dreams and pursue them together, it creates a strong bond for their marriage and averts the potential of misunderstanding.

In this digital age, there is a myriad of tools available to assist in setting financial goals and tracking progress and spending.

3) Come up with a plan

Faith without action is dead. As with any other area of life, it is important to set financial goals but it is even more important to create an implementation plan for these goals.

This should arguably be the easier part, given that the tougher conversations on aligning two separate life paths have already taken place.

This plan should involve things such as where and how to bank, decisions on savings and investments, whether and which financial advisors to engage and crucially, the family budget.

Budgeting helps to give the two of you a complete picture of what your cash flow looks like and allows you to prioritize wisely.

With a good budget, you are able to cut down on unnecessary costs and also to plan ahead. This is crucial not just in managing the money but in keeping the peace in the home.

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4) Avoid unhealthy external influences

Sometimes the most toxic elements in a marriage come from outside the relationship. Friends, family and now even strangers on social media will always come up with opinions and ideas on how best you should manage your home.

These opinions may be coming from a place of genuine love and concern. However, they are more often than not likely to be ignorant of the very intimate realities of life in your house. Taking on board every single comment or suggestion might actually be the most surefire way to strain your marriage.

Of course not everyone should be deemed persona non grata in your relationship. Close friends, your best couple, mentors and other people who offer spiritual oversight are some of those who in most cases can be counted on to offer balanced and objective views.

Books, teachings and other similar resources from trustworthy individuals and organizations can also provide great insight on how to manage financial issues in your marriage.

5) Always depend on God

When all is said and done, everything comes down to God. He is the architect of marriage and only He has the blueprint to success for every union.

We may give our best to our partner and our relationship, but the truth is that it really can never be enough.

After all, it is the nature of the fallen heart of man, as in Jeremiah 17:9, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?”.

God's good and perfect will can only find expression when we first submit our personal lives to Him. After that, we are to similarly submit our marriage itself - including how we manage money in marriage - to Him.

For many who have been able to sustain their marriages across a lifetime, they would all likely tell you the same thing; it is not by might, nor by power, but by the Spirit of God.

Apart from salvation and accepting Jesus Christ into one’s life, the choice to get married (and to whom) is the most important that anyone can make.

Once inside, there is no turning back. It takes hard work and determination to sustain the commitment made in marriage.

This means that both partners have to be deliberate in communicating openly, setting common goals and implementing them, keeping their intimate space sacred and always counting on God.

Pinterest Pinnable Image. God wants to be Lord in all areas of our lives, including how we manage money in marriage. Jesus can help you build a strong financial management culture at home. Let Him take over and you will live a happier life with Him in control!

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