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Kelly Budd
Dr. Mark Allen
APOL 201-001
11/1/20
Financial Literacy Assignment
There are many Differences between the way a Christian may spend their money and the
way someone with a secularist worldview may spend their money. For instance, the two
worldviews have different priorities and will invest their wealth in ways that support their own
beliefs. A Christian may set aside money for charity and tithing, while a secularist will save for
material possessions such as cars, alcohol, etc. While money is a complicated subject for both
Christians and non Christians, the general struggles remain the same when deciding how to
spend and invest. However, Christians and their spending habits can have an apologetic impact
on their lives. Not only can money go to the good of the church and gospel, but it also goes to
the growth of others and those in need. If apologetics is all about loving the Lord and always
being ready to give a defense for the Christian faith (1 Peter 3:15), then why would money not
be an important factor into apologetics approaches and reasoning?
According to the Ron blue material, the five priorities for the use of money are live, give,
owe (debt), owe (taxes), and grow. The “live” priority requires one to practice peace with one’s
money and income, and acknowledge that money is only a tool. “Give” requires one to practice
selflessness and share their God-given resources. The owing of debt seeks to get rid of all debt,
because debt reflects upon the future. The owing of taxes simply states that one should pay taxes
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with gratitude, as Jesus speaks about in Matthew 22:21. Lastly, the growing aspect is to
demonstrate financial maturity and sacrifice one’s fleshly desires for the growing of His
kingdom.
