Our culture tells us that financial independence should be our
goal. This idea comes from all the financial institutions and our morals
that promote it. I have recently been watching the show Shark Tank, where this mantra could not be truer,
especially for Mr. Wonderful (one of the investors), who
says the only important thing in life is making more money.
Yet, when we understand that God owns it all, then we come to realize that we don't ever live in a financially independent state, but rather a financially interdependent state.
Starting with God as the provider, we come to realize that we are in a system where we have to leverage each others’ skills and blessings, which places us in a state of interdependence. Recognizing that we live in interdependence can leave us free from the fear of not becoming financially independent. The great thing about financial interdependence is that it does not stop us from pursuing business, but rather, it shifts our focus from inward and meeting our own needs to outward and meeting the needs of others.
Ultimately, none of us is free from counting on God or others.
How does recognizing that we live in a financially interdependent world change your view of money? Please leave a comment.
Yet, when we understand that God owns it all, then we come to realize that we don't ever live in a financially independent state, but rather a financially interdependent state.
Starting with God as the provider, we come to realize that we are in a system where we have to leverage each others’ skills and blessings, which places us in a state of interdependence. Recognizing that we live in interdependence can leave us free from the fear of not becoming financially independent. The great thing about financial interdependence is that it does not stop us from pursuing business, but rather, it shifts our focus from inward and meeting our own needs to outward and meeting the needs of others.
Ultimately, none of us is free from counting on God or others.
How does recognizing that we live in a financially interdependent world change your view of money? Please leave a comment.
Feel free to give me a call to talk more at 980-275-1627.
Ed Coambs
Edited by Reena Arora of Arora Media, connect on Facebook
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