As a nation, Jews have been oppressed throughout history—some would say more than any other people group in the world. Although this has not stopped them from being one of the most financially prosperous and community focused ethnoreligious races.
Much of their success is not achieved by just generating wealth, but also appropriately stewarding the responsibilities that invariably come along with it such as caring for the needs of the poor and disenfranchised.
Why is it important for Christians to understand the banking system? Although its main purpose is to help us to save money, it can also get us into trouble by contributing to debt.
“Contrary to what many expected, giving during the pandemic was strong,”
If you’re a Christian, you’re no doubt living in great anticipation of Christ’s return. But do you wonder what you ought to be doing until then?
How can we as Christians prepare for the effects of harder economic times and apply biblical wisdom around money?
How do you feel about money? Some people love it, some hate it, and some are fearful of it. But what is money? Does it even exist? Dr Natanael Costea is a pastor, a speaker, and an emotional intelligence coach. He joined Neil Johnson on 20Twenty to discuss the spiritual aspects of money and the principles he learned from his Jewish heritage about the blessings God pours on those who invest in His Kingdom.
What is the role of wealth creation in transforming our world? We know that Jesus said this is one of the things at the heart of what it means to be a Christian. We have to have our financial priorities in place. But how do we actually go about creating wealth?
Many of us have difficulty becoming good financial stewards. But having some strategies for life and business can definitely help us get through these times of rising living costs.
What do you consider as the first miracle of the Bible? Pastor Jeff Vines believes it to be when Jesus tells His disciples to divide 20,000 people up into groups of 50.
When we think chaos is coming, it’s easy to worry about the future. But how can we use the Bible to help us deal with hard times?
Our economic worldview shapes our future. We know that certain things prevail economically and politically, but what happens when we add our Christian perspective to the mix?
Most of us have had personal experience dealing with financial hardship. Right now, there’s a lot of concern about the rising cost of living, and when so much is beyond our control, it can be a frightening prospect.
Identity theft is something that many people have to deal with today. Credit cards remain one of the most common ways that people’s identities are stolen. How big of a problem is identity theft? Are there any other places we could be at risk?
One of the hardest things for people who work in Christian ministry or as missionaries is making sure they have enough money to live on. You might feel like God is calling you to do something, but sometimes that can come at the cost of your financial stability.
Many Christians divide their lives into categories. Some things they want Jesus to be a part of, but not others. When we compartmentalise our Christian lives, we instantly assume that everything we don’t devote to God is neutral.
A crucial aspect of our Christian faith is overcoming our financial worries. Our perspective on money has an impact on our families and how we raise our children. Fear of money is a learned behaviour and a significant roadblock to improving our present situation. Justin Pagano leads 1010 Life, an organisation that helps parents raise [...]
Blockchain technology is complex, but the idea is simple. For the uninitiated or unaware, blockchain is a global distributed ledger or database running on millions of devices and open to anyone.
Cost of living pressures along with interest rate rises are causing people to feel financial stress. However, there are some timeless investment strategies that can get us through tough times.
Economic uncertainty can put pressure on small businesses. But is there a way to guard against it? Wez Hone believes there is.
Cryptocurrencies have been around for almost a decade, the most well-known of them being Bitcoin. But with the market down 70% from its record highs, many people will suffer losses.
As tax season approaches, many of us are considering our end of financial year plans. Christians like to think of themselves as giving people, but is the church really that generous?
The majority of us have superannuation, and tax time can be an excellent opportunity to top it up. There are a variety of tax benefits associated with super, and also for those in the workforce, it should be our priority.
We deal with money every day. It is a practical thing but it is also deeply spiritual. What are the building blocks for biblical money management? Alex Cook from Wealth with a Purpose shares his views on 20Twenty.
Do you believe that money is evil? Or that money makes you self-sufficient? The talk about money — is it a slippery slope into the prosperity gospel? What lies do Christians believe about money that prevents them from harnessing money as a tool for building God’s kingdom?
Have you placed too much of your personal self worth in what your job title says? And what happens when things don’t go to plan at work?