Research tells us that financial struggles often lead to divorce. As a husband and dad, you should model sound financial wisdom for your family. Author Matt Bell shared insights on God’s principles of managing money in our recent talk. You can build trust by living out three principles about money. Luke 16:10-11 says: One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? #1 Give wisely. Jesus taught His disciples, and I’m paraphrasing the above passage—make use of earthly stuff. In short, earthly stuff is unrighteous by nature, but you can use it for good (Luke 16:9). First, realize earthly stuff is temporary. Teach our kids how to give, or they’ll learn from culture only to take. #2 Save wisely. Stewardship is an opportunity—not a burden. Whether you have a bunch or nothing, be trustworthy. Develop wise habits and avoid the pitfalls of dishonesty. Faithfulness in small matters leads to faithfulness in greater matters. Wealth is temporary; use it for good. Reminder: everything is God’s. #3 Spend wisely. Worldly wealth is neutral; it’s our usage that matters most. It’s tough for people to trust you if you love things more than people. Maybe your kid needs to wait before getting that new iPhone—there’s growth in work, waiting, and saving up. Being a steward means valuing relationships over possessions and managing God’s resources for His will.

Beat Self Doubt and Get Back In The Game: Self-doubt can be a paralyzing force. It creeps in through fear of the unknown, anxiety about the present, or regret over the past. As men, we often feel the pressure to have it all together, but self-doubt makes us question whether we’re enough. The truth is, our identity in Christ settles that question once and for all. We belong to God, our worth is secure in Jesus’ sacrifice, and our competence is empowered by the Holy Spirit. When we fully embrace these truths, self-doubt loses its grip, and we can step boldly into the purpose God has for us.

Making Your Money Count With Matt Bell: As husbands and fathers, we all want to leave an enduring legacy for our families. One of the greatest gifts we can provide is wisdom in dealing with money. Our personal finances have the power to build us up or tear us down, so it’s impossible to overstate the value of embracing biblical stewardship. Author and speaker Matt Bell spends his days helping people understand God’s words and God’s ways in relation to money. His practical approach to managing what God places in our hands might be just the nudge you need to address your own financial issues and to start building a legacy for the ones you love.