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I recognize that something about my personality or gift-mix urges me to keep record of every penny I spend. I recognize that I may be more inclined to know how much money I have in every account, and how much debt I have working against me.
Most people may not be served by such details of their account. But keeping good record of where our money goes has been an important value for me. When I know how I spend my money, I am able to account for that money. When I know where my money goes, I also am able to invite myself into a deeper discipleship.
By using a software program like Microsoft Money or Quicken, I am able to track all of my income and expenses. It is very telling to know where my money goes. The records allow me to stay on track with my budget, but it also allows me to recognize whether my money is being spent in areas that ultimately glorify God.
Again, it’s not whether we give our 10% that identifies us as faithful, it’s how we spend all of our money (particularly the balance that doesn’t go ‘toward God’). If how we spend our money belongs under the authority of Jesus (it does), then our records should be able to tell us (and others) some of who we are and our urges.
Keeping record is not only important for tax season, but it is important as part of our ongoing discipleship in the area of finances.
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