April 10, 2003

• Per Victoria's request abt living simpler and cutting the fat out of money, here's my synopsis:

  
  

  A few years ago I decided that I want my every action to be motivated by some purpose that would glorify God, rather than myself. Before opening my wallet (or saying yes to an invite) - on every occasion - I ask myself:

  
  

  1. is this necessary? (things that are necessary are food, gas, contact solution, etc.) If the answer is no, then I would ask...

  
  

  2. will it somehow glorify God or further His Kingdom? If yes, then I could purchase it or participate in it. If not, forget it.

  
  

  A couple of other things to remember:
  

  
  

  a) all your money belongs to God
  b) tithe & give an offering for every paycheck
  c) abstain from unnecessary indulgences for self
  d) spend freely for God’s glory
  e)  avoid brand name items as a rule

  
  

  I've found that narrowing my purchasing orders to these Kingdom values has helped me save a lot of money -- which allows me on the opposing end, to be very extravagant when treating others out...  

  
  

  
  

  For the expanded treatment of this topic, check out  the Sept 3 entry of my Thought Page. 

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