God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
One way to be diligent in your financial planning is to evaluate all spending decisions by asking the following Scriptural questions:
1. Do I have any doubt about purchasing the item (Rom. 14:23)?
2. Have I given God an opportunity to supply it (Psm. 37:4; Pr. 10:3)?
3. Will it aid or hinder my spiritual growth (1 Cor. 6:12)?
4. Does it put me in debt (Pr. 22:7)?
5. Is it a good investment (Pr. 20:14)?
6. Is it meaningful for my family (1 Tim. 5:8)?
7. Why do I want it (1 Tim. 6:9)?
8. Do I really need it?
