BREAKING THE PARADIGMS

Finances and Faith

Finances and money were never topics I found interesting. I’ve never been great at math, so I assumed I wouldn’t understand anything about financial matters. That is, until I realized these topics are deeply connected to my lifestyle, my faith, and even my calling to serve God and others.

Why do I do what I do?

Because I’m passionate about helping people move from where they are to where they want to be. God has called and equipped me, and I can’t keep that to myself. So I’ve decided to share it.

Talking about money is often avoided—especially in faith-based settings. There’s a taboo around finances, particularly among believers. But here’s the truth: Faith, Family, and Finances are inseparable. It’s our responsibility to understand how they work together and how to manage them wisely in every area of life.

Financial education is essential if we want to impact future generations. Our goal isn’t to live forever—but to leave a legacy that lasts. So ask yourself: Are you building a legacy or leaving behind a burden?

Here are some alarming statistics that highlight the lack of financial literacy in American households:

• 75% of Americans don’t have enough savings to cover 3–6 months of expenses in an emergency fund.

• 4 in 10 households with children under 18 couldn’t cover household expenses if the primary earner were to die or become disabled.

That should motivate us to act—to break paradigms and make the necessary arrangements for the sake of our loved ones.

As the Bible says:

“Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” – 1 Timothy 5:8 (NIV)

It’s not just about working and living day to day. It’s about planning how to make your money work for you—and for your family.

We need to change the way we think about money. I don’t need money. Money needs me. I must put it to work to better provide for others.

In Matthew 25, the Parable of the Talents teaches us the importance of managing and multiplying what we’ve been given in order to achieve financial freedom. The one who failed to manage his resources was left with nothing. But the wise stewards understood the power of compound interest—they put their money to work and doubled it.

Albert Einstein once called compound interest the “eighth wonder of the world.” And yes, the formula is simple enough that even I can use it!

Important takeaway: Money has no value unless you put it to work.

The Bible also reminds us:

“Remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth…” – Deuteronomy 8:18 (NIV)

Sadly, financial education is overlooked in most school systems around the world. At best, we’re taught how to count money, balance a checkbook, and that we must work to earn money to survive. But while everyone wants money, few people know the rules of how it actually works. It’s not about how much you make—but how much you keep and grow.

I’m passionate about teaching others how to save for the future, get out of debt, protect their wealth, and generate more income. The more you have, the more you can give.

When we talk about faith, we often separate it from finances. But the Bible contains over 2,350 verses about money. Nearly half of Jesus’ parables are about finances. In 2 Kings 4:1–7, God uses the prophet Elisha to give a widow a lifelong income strategy.

And I’ll leave you with one of my favorite verses:

“Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever.” – Psalm 112:3