The Value of Money
The article "Attitude on Money" aligned a lot of the thoughts I already had about money into a more concise and uplifting message. I enjoyed a lot of the messages and notes that Brother Gibson talked about. Hopefully, I can articulate my feelings as prompted by the article in response to the questions that we are asked to answer.
What is your attitude towards money?
Often times I think that we view money in a negative way due to the implications that money can have if we use it in the wrong way. Money is necessary as we learned, but it doesn't have to be a necessary evil as it often referred to. I enjoyed the story of Jon Huntsman and the attitude that he had towards money. He viewed money as a way to help others that were in need. I enjoy the philosophy of Dave Ramsey who often says, "Live like no one else now, so that you can live and give like no one else later." I want to view money as a way to not only support my family but that we can be instruments in the Lord's hands to bless the lives of others.
How can the view of money affect the way that you live?
"Money can make good men better, but on the other hand, from my experience, it usually makes bad men worse." This statement from the article creates a profound understanding of what type of tool money can be in someone's life. Money is just that, a tool. If my view of money is to progress my negative intentions, then as a whole, it will drive my life in a negative direction. On the contrary, if the view of money is to help others, it liberates us from a worldly view of slavery that money can provide. When making the next dollar becomes the priority, then it encompasses all of our thoughts and desires and forces us to become slaves to the almighty dollar.
What are the rules for prospering?
Although simple in statement, prospering comes from when we turn our thoughts and desires into alignment with the teachings and principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Quoted in the article, President Hinckley said, "I believe the Lord does not wish to see His people condemned to live in poverty. I believe He would have the faithful enjoy the good things of the earth." The key word to me in this quote is faithful. The Lord looks to bless and pour out a blessing upon his people that are faithful. Success and the ability to prosper goes in line with the ability to remain true and faithful to the Lord.
What is your attitude towards money?
Often times I think that we view money in a negative way due to the implications that money can have if we use it in the wrong way. Money is necessary as we learned, but it doesn't have to be a necessary evil as it often referred to. I enjoyed the story of Jon Huntsman and the attitude that he had towards money. He viewed money as a way to help others that were in need. I enjoy the philosophy of Dave Ramsey who often says, "Live like no one else now, so that you can live and give like no one else later." I want to view money as a way to not only support my family but that we can be instruments in the Lord's hands to bless the lives of others.
How can the view of money affect the way that you live?
"Money can make good men better, but on the other hand, from my experience, it usually makes bad men worse." This statement from the article creates a profound understanding of what type of tool money can be in someone's life. Money is just that, a tool. If my view of money is to progress my negative intentions, then as a whole, it will drive my life in a negative direction. On the contrary, if the view of money is to help others, it liberates us from a worldly view of slavery that money can provide. When making the next dollar becomes the priority, then it encompasses all of our thoughts and desires and forces us to become slaves to the almighty dollar.
What are the rules for prospering?
Although simple in statement, prospering comes from when we turn our thoughts and desires into alignment with the teachings and principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Quoted in the article, President Hinckley said, "I believe the Lord does not wish to see His people condemned to live in poverty. I believe He would have the faithful enjoy the good things of the earth." The key word to me in this quote is faithful. The Lord looks to bless and pour out a blessing upon his people that are faithful. Success and the ability to prosper goes in line with the ability to remain true and faithful to the Lord.
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