Answer One Question, Increase Your Savings

Current Teaching Series Financial Fitness

Answer One Question, Increase Your Savings Rick Warren — July 27, 2018 "Wise people live in wealth and luxury, but stupid people spend their money as fast as they get it" (Proverbs 21:20 GNT). Today's verse shows us God's IQ test. Let's see how smart you are: Wise people save for the future, but foolish people spend whatever they get. If we want God's blessing on our finances, we must learn to save and invest for the future. We need to save regardless of our level of income because God is teaching us to be disciplined and wise with our money. He is teaching us to live on less than we make each month so that we can intentionally put away some to save. God says that's being responsible. There is a question you can ask yourself that will help you save more money. It's very simple. When you get ready to buy something, ask yourself, "Do I really need this?" And then be honest with yourself. For instance, do I really need a new car? Well, I know I'd like it. But do I really need it? Do I really need this upgrade? I know I'd like it, but do I really need it? A fundamental financial principle is this: When you spend your money, it's gone. But when you save your money, your money works for you. If you'll do things God's way, you can get out of debt and invest in the future by saving. This week, keep asking yourself, "Do I really need this?"PLAY today's audio teaching from Pastor Rick >> Talk About It How is your money working for you — or against you? When do you struggle most with needing something versus wanting something? Why? How might your financial habits change if you asked and honestly answered the question "Do I really need this?"

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Series Summary Session 1: The Foundation of Financial Health Session 2: The Law of Contentment Session 3: The Law of Sowing and Reaping Session 4: Habits of Financial Health Session 5: Where Best to Invest PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST

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