THE ISSUE OF IDENTITY & BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE:<ul><li>In today's culture, there's pressure to define ourselves by worldly standards, but for Christians, true identity is found in Jesus, not in worldly achievements or possessions.</li><li>John 1:12 says: But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.</li></ul> DANGERS OF WORLDLY IDENTITY & SPIRITUAL PITFALLS:<ul><li>Focusing on wealth or success can lead to pride, envy, constant comparison, worry about finances, and disillusionment, as these pursuits never truly satisfy.</li><li>Letting money or success define us can make us believe our worth is tied to our work, income, or spending, leading to a lack of peace and misguided identity.</li></ul> SCRIPTURAL GUIDANCE:Galatians 3:28 and Colossians 1:27 teach that our identity in Christ transcends worldly measures like job status or wealth; our true value is rooted in being made right with God through Jesus. LIVING IN — AND OVERCOMING — A BROKEN WORLD:<ul><li>Despite our identity in Christ, we still face challenges due to living in a broken world, but God continually calls us back to Him, reminding us of our true identity.  </li><li>As children of God, we can rely on Him for provision, help, and peace, free from fear and guilt, supported by the community of believers and empowered by the Holy Spirit.</li></ul> ETERNAL HOPE:If you believe Jesus is the son of God, and acknowledge his work on the cross saves you from sin, your identity is secure as a child of God, forgiven and free.  Your hope is eternal, and your inheritance in Christ will last forever. If you want the full story, read Romans 7 and 8! ON TODAY’S PROGRAM, ROB ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS:<ul><li>I have a life insurance policy with a critical illness rider in my 50s; should I keep it or change it to a non-rider policy?</li><li>What data or information are economists using to predict that home interest rates might drop over the next year?</li><li>I heard about switching from a savings account to a CD with a higher interest rate at Wells Fargo Bank; should I make this switch?</li><li>I'm retired and considering using part of my $500,000 deferred comp to pay off my $84,000 mortgage, but I'm concerned about the tax implications; also, should I invest this money differently?</li></ul> RESOURCES MENTIONED:<ul><li><a href="https://www.bankrate.com/">Bankrate.com</a> (for comparing interest rates on savings accounts and CDs)</li></ul> Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the <a href="https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/faith-and-finance/">Moody Radio Network</a> as well as <a href="https://afr.net/podcasts/faith-finance/">American Family Radio</a>. Visit our website at <a href="https://www.faithfi.com/">FaithFi.com</a>where you can join the FaithFi Community, <a href="https://www.faithfi.com/impact">and give</a> as we expand our outreach.

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Faith & Finance is a daily radio ministry hosted by Rob West. The program offers a practical, biblical and good-natured approach to managing your time, talents and resources.

Faith & Finance with Rob West

It’s tempting to let work, or status, or material things define you. Today we’ll talk about how your identity in Christ provides more lasting satisfaction than financial success ever can. 

“If our identity is in our work, rather than Christ, success will go to our heads, and failure will go to our hearts.” — Tim Keller

Identity in Money vs Identity in Christ

FaithFi: Faith & Finance | Jan 5, 2024

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