Faith & Finance with Rob West
Most people would say their most important relationships are with their spouse, children, or close friends. These connections are deeply meaningful and essential. But there’s one relationship that surpasses them all—your relationship with God. You might be wondering, What does my relationship with God have to do with money? That’s a fair question—and the answer is, quite a lot. While human relationships are a gift from the Lord, none carry more eternal weight than our relationship with Him. God invites us into close fellowship, and how we manage what He’s given us is part of that journey. The Bible provides three foundational truths to help us understand the significance of this relationship, especially when it comes to money.

Most people would say their most important relationships are with their spouse, children, or close friends. These connections are deeply meaningful and essential. But there’s one relationship that surpasses them all—your relationship with God.
You might be wondering, What does my relationship with God have to do with money? That’s a fair question—and the answer is, quite a lot.While human relationships are a gift from the Lord, none carry more eternal weight than our relationship with Him. God invites us into close fellowship, and how we manage what He’s given us is part of that journey.
The Bible provides three foundational truths to help us understand the significance of this relationship, especially when it comes to money.
Colossians 1:16 says,
“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible... all things were created through him and for him.”God is the Creator and Owner of everything, including your money, time, possessions, and even your abilities.
1 Peter 4:10 tells us,
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace…”We don’t own anything outright. God entrusts us with resources so we can steward them faithfully and generously.
James 4:8 says,
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”God is not distant. He wants a daily, personal relationship with you—one in which trust, dependence, and obedience shape every area of your life, including your finances.

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The Bible contains over 2,300 verses about money and possessions. Why so many? Because how we handle money reflects the condition of our hearts.
Luke 16:11 says,
When we manage money well—not to earn God’s favor but as an act of worship—we reveal a heart that trusts Him.
Sometimes, obstacles get in the way of this kind of faithful stewardship. They usually fall into two categories:
This is unintentional. Life gets busy, and organizing your finances can feel overwhelming or unimportant. But ignoring your money can lead to stress, disorganization, and missed opportunities to serve and give.
This is more subtle. You may be diligent in budgeting, saving, or investing, but you still hold your money tightly, unwilling to surrender it to God.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:24,
Money can become a rival to God’s rightful place in our hearts. We may hesitate to give generously or support Kingdom work—even though God is calling us to trust Him more deeply.
Some assume that financial choices don’t affect their spiritual lives, but that’s not what Scripture teaches. If you’re not following biblical principles in handling money, what peace or spiritual growth might you be missing?
Ask yourself:
If any of this resonates with you, don’t wait. Commit your finances to the Lord in prayer, and then follow through by managing them according to biblical wisdom.
True riches aren’t found in net worth or material success. They’re found in knowing Christ and faithfully stewarding what He’s entrusted to you—for His glory.
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