Cam sometimes earns money for feeding Lola. We’re trying to be a bit more intentional about the whole pocket money thing, because he’s asking about saving up to buy things he wants. Scott hasn’t really tapped into his earning potential yet, although the other night he stacked four plastic plates and carried them to the kitchen. He is broadening his base of marketable skills.
Paul says, ‘For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.’ (1 Timothy 6:10) That’s hectic. We don’t want the boys doing any wandering or piercing because they worship cash. We are keen to teach them that when it comes to money – which all belongs to God anyway (Haggai 2:8) – the dispensing order is give – save – live. The idea is that whenever they get money, they won’t have to think about what to do with it. They’ll be in the habit of setting some aside for Kingdom work or those in need. And some for saving towards a big spend or special event or vague future need. And the rest they get to spend frivolously on plastic from China, or whatever else they deem to be fun or delicious.
We got this idea from Andy Stanley's Guardrails series. Three for Cam, three for Scott.
And while we’re on the subject of
riches, check out what my
friend Sharon made from this photo. She rocks!
Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who
gathers money little by little makes it grow. – Proverbs 13:11 (NIV)
Good people leave an inheritance to their
grandchildren... – Proverbs
13:22
Good
planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. – Proverbs 21:5
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