Welcome: 15th class of the intensive course on biblical finance by Tayloron Campus, a financial life mentor from Christian Ministry Rico.
Focus: Generate extra income and proper financial management based on biblical principles.
Personal Testimony
Overcame significant debt ($200,000) by addressing fears and working through depression.
Paid off all debts and now has enough money and investments to manage finances efficiently.
Key Themes and Questions
Main Question: Who wants to make more money?
Understanding effective stewardship and how it is critical to manage time and finances well.
Course Highlights
Intensive topics: Debt, Investments, Starting a Business, Negotiating Debts
Invitation to the Christian Week of Financial Management starting tomorrow; mandatory to attend for those in WhatsApp groups.
Upcoming: Certificate of Participation and $200 Cash Prize.
Emphasis on The Law of Servitude and Multiplying Seeds (biblical financial principles).
Biblical Financial Management Principles
Good Stewardship: Manage what God has bestowed upon you efficiently.
Debt and Investment Management: Strategies to control and reduce financial liabilities.
Income Generation: Identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to serve others and generate revenue.
Mindset Shift (Financial Metanoia): Change in perspective; seeing obstacles as opportunities.
Financial Metanoia - Shift in Perspective
Story of 1929 Great Depression: Brazil adapted by creating instant coffee amidst crisis, leading to lucrative opportunities.
Lesson: Crisis can foster creativity and new opportunities.
Practical Exercise
Identify Obstacles: What is stopping you from making more money today?
Common Obstacles: Lack of time, skills, financial resources, support, knowledge.
Golden Advice: Believe you can generate more income, change in mindset is crucial.
Illustration and Lessons
Example of student's successful debt and expense management and income increase during the course.
Proverbs 23:7: As you think, so you are.
Luke 16:10-12: Faithfulness in small things leads to greater responsibilities.
Alternative Income Streams
Selling products/services online
Affiliate marketing
Setting up e-commerce with minimal investment
Offering services like translation, typing, and video editing online.
Utilizing social media to promote business and generate revenue.
Biblical Principles in Financial Increase
Law of Servitude: Serving others is a primary way to generate income. Example: Joseph in Egypt during the drought.
Humility and Focus: Shift focus from selling to serving people’s needs.
Key Economical Insights
Current economic conditions still present opportunities for making money and providing necessary services.
Proverbs 16:3: Ask God to bless your plans.
Christian stewardship involves managing money, time, family, and talents efficiently.
Conclusion and Encouragement
Focus on serving more people to generate wealth.
Commence the exercise of boosting income based on revealed principles.
To further financial education, join the Christian Week of Financial Management, starting tomorrow.
Phrase and Keyword of the Day
Phrase:“Serving is putting your gifts and talents into practice.”
Keyword:Talento (Talent)
Personal Stories of Success
Various personal testimonies from participants who managed to overcome debts, save money, and start investing by following the principles taught in the course.