Proverbs 29:1: “Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.”
Criticism is “the act of judging on the merit of a performance” (Webster, 1828). When you are listening to people criticize you, you want to make sure they have the authority. For example, when I was young, I played soccer. We didn’t listen to our parents, especially if they hadn’t played; we listened to our coaches. I was blessed with several fantastic soccer coaches that helped me develop. I wasn’t the best player, but I improved every year because of the coach. Similarly, you don’t want to take financial advice from broke people. You want to listen to people who are winning with money. It isn’t enough to just know the rules of how money works; you want to follow someone whose behavior lines up with intelligent, biblical principles. It also helps when your coach has been there, done that, and recovered from stupidity. I’ve shared some of my story in the past, but when my wife and I got married, we had around $70,000 in consumer debt. We were given a book that outlined a plan. God used this simple book to provide the criticism we needed, probably because God knew I wouldn’t listen to anybody, but I would read a book! If you are at the point in your financial journey where you think you have it all figured out and don’t want to listen to constructive criticism, press on! If you are ready to try a different approach and are willing to do the hard work of change, let’s chat! Now, you may know what you’re doing and are successful at accomplishing your money goals; if so, I want to talk to you and learn! #MaxonFinancialSolutions #Freedom #CoachScott Photo by Mohammad Metri on Unsplash
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Proverbs 31:10-12: “Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her, and she will greatly enrich his life. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.”
In addition to our reputation being better than money, who we choose for our life partner is also better than money. Listen, when you are looking for a husband or wife, look for someone virtuous, trustworthy, and selfless. Instead of chasing looks or money, go beneath the skin to their character. As you grow older, good character will bless you so much more than good looks. Looks fade. Character stays. I am fortunate that I married a Proverbs 31 woman. My wife is one of the hardest-working people I know. She also has a rare gift of always finding the best in horrible situations. She’s an encourager. She’s a blessing. She cares deeply about our girls and me. She sacrifices her desires to meet the needs of those around her. Yes, she is a sinner just like you and me, but she knows who she belongs to (Jesus) and knows how to receive and give grace. Can you tell I’m absolutely in love with her? If you are single, close your eyes and describe the perfect partner. Are you talking about physical features or heart features? If you’re married, how can you BE the person of virtue and love/respect your spouse regardless of their behavior toward you? I know this is a financial blog, but money is 80% behavior. A person’s character and virtue will impact your financial situation a lot more than their looks. Look for integrity, service, and excellence. You won’t regret it. #MaxonFinancialSolutions #Freedom #CoachScott Photo by Joshua Fuller on Unsplash It seems like as you grow older, more and more of your life revolves around money. Money directly or indirectly determines what time you get up, where you live, how late you work, what kind of food you can buy, how often you eat out, where you vacation (if you vacation at all), and what type of car you drive. It is easy to obsess over the next dollar. We often fail to consider what matters in life. What is better than money? There are probably as many answers to that question as there are people. One answer is your name. What people think of when they think of you is crucial. Your reputation often goes before you. What are you doing to be a person of integrity? What are you doing to be held in high esteem? Your actions have a direct impact on the quality of your name. The stakes go up if you call yourself a Christian because it is no longer your earthly last name that is considered but your Heavenly Father’s name. And His name is perfect, holy, powerful, and righteous. Be careful not to let your pursuit of money in this world negatively impact your name or your Father’s.
Proverbs 22:1: “Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.” #MaxonFinancialSolutions #Freedom #CoachScott Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash |
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