Faith & Finance with Rob West
Jonathan Edwards once said, “True legacy consists not of what we leave behind, but of what we instill in others.” That insight cuts against the grain of how many of us think about inheritance. We often focus on leaving behind money, assets, or property. But Scripture calls us to think bigger. What we pass on isn’t just wealth—it’s wisdom, character, and a legacy of faithfulness. So the real question isn’t simply, "What will I leave behind?" It’s, “Who am I preparing to receive it?”

We often focus on leaving behind money, assets, or property. But Scripture calls us to think bigger. What we pass on isn’t just wealth—it’s wisdom, character, and a legacy of faithfulness.
So the real question isn’t simply, "What will I leave behind?" It’s, “Who am I preparing to receive it?”There’s a natural desire in all of us to provide for the people we love—children, grandchildren, or others God has entrusted to our care. And that desire is good.
Proverbs 13:22 reminds us: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” But Scripture also gives us a warning. Proverbs 20:21 says, “An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.”Why? Because when wealth is passed on without wisdom, it can become more of a burden than a blessing. The goal isn’t just to transfer assets—it’s to transfer stewardship.
Your heirs are not merely recipients. They are future managers of what ultimately belongs to God. And that changes everything.
Throughout Scripture, inheritance is deeply tied to identity and responsibility.
In the Old Testament, land wasn’t just property—it was connected to covenant, calling, and faithfulness. Families didn’t simply receive something; they were entrusted with something. The same is true today.
If we pass on wealth without preparing the heart, we risk creating confusion—or even harm. But if we invest in spiritual formation, in a biblical understanding of stewardship, and in trust in God as the true Provider, then what we leave behind becomes a tool for Kingdom impact.

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More is caught than taught. The way you handle money right now—how you spend, save, give, and trust God—is shaping the next generation, whether you realize it or not.
Your financial life is telling a story:
Long before your children or grandchildren receive anything from you, they are learning from you.
One of the biggest mistakes families make is avoiding conversations about money, values, and legacy. But silence creates confusion.
Deuteronomy 6:6–7 encourages us to talk about God’s ways throughout everyday life. That includes how we think about money.
Talk about:
Help them see that money isn’t the goal—it’s a tool.
Faithfulness is learned over time. That means giving the next generation opportunities to practice stewardship now—not someday. It might look like:
We’re not just preparing them to receive—we’re preparing them to steward.
This is where it becomes deeply personal.
That includes your resources—and your legacy.
You are not the owner. You are the steward. And the same will be true for the next generation.
Because the greatest inheritance you can leave isn’t what’s in your accounts.
That’s the kind of legacy that impacts your children—and your children’s children.
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