__It’s no secret that the entrepreneur’s life is full of high highs and low lows, with very little predictability. The market falls, employees quit, funding suddenly dries up, and stress piles up spilling into our personal lives. We also have great days, making the sale or closing the round, and everything feels amazing. And some combination of those things happen on repeat, month after month, week after week, and even moment after moment. Facing highs and lows of entrepreneurship can skyrocket and plummet our entrepreneurial identity (EI). Simultaneously, as believers, we know our identity is secure in the Lord. So, how do we navigate the unpredictable chaos of threats to our identity—even the good kind—in light of our identity as both children of God and entrepreneurs?__

When our identity as entrepreneurs is challenged, our relationship with God—the rootedness and permanence of what it means to be a child of God—and all that comes with it, can moderate how we view all of our other (sub) identities, especially our EI. And it is the thing that reliably brings us back to a healthy mental and emotional state, lifting us up in the wake of entrepreneurial failure, and keeping us humble in the glow of success. But living that out isn’t always simple, and it certainly isn’t a “one and done” activity.

Recently, the L.I.F.E. (Leading the Integration of Faith and Entrepreneurship) Research Lab at Miami University completed a study on how Christian entrepreneurs across a variety of industries navigated the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. We took years of primary and secondary interviews to understand the mindset and practices of business leaders, coaches, and creatives facing the roller coaster of entrepreneurship. Our study revealed incredibly interesting concepts that may not be foreign to the mind of a faith driven entrepreneur, but to put those concepts into practice was another thing altogether.

When it comes to things like community, church, and family, it’s not terribly difficult to think about ourselves as beloved children of God, recipients of His adoption, able to communicate with Him and hear from Him. But it’s not as easy to remember when it comes to entrepreneurship, especially when we face the extremes of work—success or failure—which we describe as “identity threats.” When threats occur, we can forget that our identity is not contingent on our achievement (or lack thereof). In failure, we tend to lose ourselves to lies of worthlessness, that we’ve somehow become less than because of a business outcome. In success, the pendulum swings dramatically the other way and we have a tendency to become prideful and elevate ourselves in the wake of professional accomplishments.

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> It isn’t much of a stretch to consider that failure poses a threat to our identity as entrepreneurs. When we have poured time, talents, and treasures into a venture only to watch it crash, it’s understandable that we start questioning the validity of our claim to be “entrepreneurs.” On the other hand, entrepreneurs also faced identity threats in the face of extreme success, where they were tempted to view their entrepreneurial success—and therefore their entrepreneurial identity—as preeminent, tending dangerously toward pride.

Our findings revealed one crucially important component of these entrepreneurs’ faith that served as a counter-balance that stabilized their identity in the face of threats: a personal relationship with God (and identifying via that relationship). Recognizing their relational identity with God and choosing to identify with it was the difference for each of our interviewees. In short, a relational identity with God allowed entrepreneurs to mitigate how the highs and lows of entrepreneurship affected their identity.

Our respondents described two distinct phenomena that helped regulate entrepreneurial identity threats in the wake of success and failure: humbling and affirmation. Humbling refers to an entrepreneur’s conscious acceptance of his or her relational identity with God as the ultimate victory. Entrepreneurs explained that their process for remaining humble included a reframing of their definition of success to be about obedience rather than financial or reputational gain, attributing their success and opportunities to the Lord rather than themselves, and choosing to give God the glory for the outcome.

On the other end of the spectrum, enduring and recovering in the wake of entrepreneurial failure necessitated identity affirming. Entrepreneurs used their relationship with God to affirm their identity by redefining failure, acknowledging that sometimes the Lord had protected them from success (eg. “I would not have been able to handle [success], I wasn’t ready”), and by looking back and remembering the past provision of the Lord and His faithfulness to support and care for His children.

Both of these strategies serve to take the focus off of the entrepreneur and the outcomes of our work and to shine the light on the glory and love of the Father. But affirming and humbling are not “one and done” practices; entrepreneurs constantly evaluate and engage in both, as often as needed to navigate the chaos of entrepreneurship.

The truth is, our identity is secure, received rather than achieved and rooted in the work of a God who chose us and calls us His children, His masterpieces. And yet, the temptation to rely on our entrepreneurial—work-based—identity can be incredibly strong. We believe that understanding and relying on our relational identity with God can serve as a counterbalance or countervailing force for entrepreneurs to regulate their identity. Given that reality, we were interested in how Christian entrepreneurs of various fields understood and engaged their relational identity with God in the high highs and low lows of entrepreneurship. Relying on our identity as beloved children of God reminds us that regardless of our professional endeavors—or any other for that matter—our worth, value, and status are unchanging. Being adopted into God’s family invokes an identity that is received rather than achieved and therefore, is unconditional and unchanging. From this place, out of this permanent relational identity, we can press on toward the goal and run the race set before us, rooted in a love that we never have to earn but are blessed to walk in with great, humble confidence.

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__We can get so caught up in the all-important tasks and transactions of the day that we miss the big picture and the “glue” connecting it all.__

Like, what we’d do without gravity, or how long we’d last without oxygen.

What’s typically on my mind: How our kids are doing in school, the project due at work, our plans for the weekend, and if I’m ever going to get back to the gym. I mean, after all, it IS April, and I did say I was going to exercise more this year!

When my mind is exclusively on these things, I run the risk of discounting, or worse yet, completely ignoring, God’s setup and what it means for my life.

The first sentence in the Bible makes it clear: *“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”* (__[Genesis 1:1](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A1&version=NIV)__, NIV). Meaning, God created gravity, oxygen, food and, well… everything.

Our God is extraordinary! He even remarkably created and designed our bodies to do things like take in oxygen from trees and later produce the CO2 trees need to produce oxygen.

As Christians, we intellectually understand and accept God is sovereign, correct? If you answered yes, how would you describe what that actually means?

The Holman Bible Dictionary describes God’s sovereignty as: the biblical teaching that God is the source of all creation and that all things come from and depend upon God.

This definition references __[Psalm 24:1](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+24%3A1&version=NLT) __(NLT), which reads *“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.”*

So, if the earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, what does that mean for our money and possessions??? You probably guessed it: they’re not ours. They’re His.

God owns the money. God created the money. God provides the money. God controls the money and can continue to give or take it away.

God’s ownership is the glue that holds it all together!

Like oxygen leads to life and gravity leads to staying on the ground, embracing God’s ownership leads to handling money His way. When we do, every money issue becomes an opportunity to have faith and trust God. Every money temptation becomes an opportunity for obedience and perseverance. Each day becomes an opportunity to glorify God with every financial decision we make.

Be encouraged today knowing God owns it all and has you covered. Our job is to be faithful managers of His money (__[1 Corinthians 4:2](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+4%3A2&version=NLT)__). Do your best to be faithful with what He has given you. Don’t get distracted by the ways of this world. Fix your eyes on the prize and run the race to win (__[1 Corinthians 9:24](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+9%3A24&version=NLT)__).

Surrender your money and life to Christ today, and commit to prioritize your money to accomplish the things God cares about. Don’t ever back down from starting a conversation about money by declaring that God owns it all. Stand in the gap with conviction, and share the good news of Jesus Christ and what that means relative to your choice to make God the master in your life, not money. Stay strong and courageous (__[Joshua 1:8](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua+1%3A8&version=NLT)__). YOU are the tipping point.

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__*“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish.* Philippians 2:14-15.__

There’s no wiggle room in that passage. Paul says do *all things* without grumbling or disputing, not *some* things. That means when the boss piles on extra work or you get a flat tire, you’re supposed to accept it without complaint. Paul also lumps “disputing” in with grumbling, seeing both of these sins as serious flaws that could destroy unity in the church.

It’s much more natural to complain about our spouses, children and friends, our bosses and elected leaders. We grumble because we can’t find anything to wear in a closet stuffed with clothes, or anything to eat in a refrigerator that’s full of food.

One of our favorite complaints is that we don’t have enough money. You might think that If only you had just a little more, your life would be so much better. You like to believe that and sometimes you even say it out loud. No good ever comes from it. Instead of trying to earn more or spend less, you complain, and once you start, it’s hard to stop. Grumbling begets more grumbling.

It’s important to understand that this grumbling is actually rebellion against God and a form of blasphemy. Whenever you find fault with your boss, your bank account, or your spouse— you’re really finding fault *with God*. He is the One Who’s given you those gifts, and your grumbling is discontent with His provision.

God does not view grumbling lightly. He even imposed the death penalty on Israelites who complained about being in the desert. In Numbers 21, the Lord sends a plague of serpents on the grumblers and many died. Ultimately, a whole generation of them wasn’t allowed to enter the Promised Land.

If we looked at our carping and complaining from God’s perspective, we would probably better understand the wrath He unleashed on the Israelites. He brought them out of slavery and provided for their every need in the desert. But showing an amazing lack of gratitude, they were soon complaining that life was better when they were slaves of the Egyptians.

God has given us everything we have— and of course the greatest gift is that of His Son on the cross for our salvation. Christ tore the veil that once separated us from God, allowing us to commune with Him more fully.

Because of Christ’s sacrifice, our sins are forgiven, our sin debt is canceled. We’re clothed in the righteousness of Christ. How then do we live out the practical application of that relationship? As Paul says in Philippians 2, *“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish.”*

We should be content because we know that anything we experience on earth is temporary, and that our life with Christ in heaven will be eternal. That contentment— when everyone else is grumbling— is a powerful witness for Christ. To *find* that contentment, we must focus on Christ and not ourselves.

That’s exactly what Paul did. He was shipwrecked, beaten and ultimately martyred for proclaiming the Gospel. In Philippians 4:12-13 he says, *“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”*

There are several barriers to finding the kind of contentment in Christ that Paul describes. One of the greatest is spiritual. We lack the understanding that God owns everything— including us— and that it’s His decision what, when and how He provides for us. It takes spiritual growth— discernment from the Holy Spirit— to get that.

Another barrier to contentment is *cultural.* We’re constantly bombarded with messages of scarcity and materialism. Commercials tell us “You can have it all.” Bumper stickers proclaim, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” But wins what, exactly? Certainly not contentment. Often the more stuff you have, the *less* content you are.

Finally, there’s also a *personal* barrier to contentment. We allow worldly influences to dictate whether we’re satisfied with God’s provision— rather than Scripture, which repeatedly instructs us about the blessings of humility and contentment.

In 1 Timothy 6 we find, *“Godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.”*

When you’re tempted to grumble about your spouse, your job, your retirement account or anything else— pray for a spirit of gratitude for what God has already given you. Be thankful that He’s kept His promise to provide for your needs. Most of all, be grateful for Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. He died for you— and never once complained.

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Grumbling About God’s Provision

__The book of Proverbs addresses many practical issues in the Christian life, such as marriage, family, labor, government, business, truth-telling and the like. Yet, of all the topics addressed in Proverbs, apart from wisdom itself, there are more verses about wealth and poverty than about any other topic. In fact, there are more than 100 verses in Proverbs on topics related to wealth and poverty. In surveying the passages on wealth and poverty in this book, it is interesting to observe the breadth of teaching. Let’s briefly survey some of the highlights.__

#### Wealth and Poverty: A Blessing or a Curse?

Concerning wealth, we learn in Proverbs that wealth can sometimes be a blessing. For instance, Prov. 10:22 teaches, *“The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.”* Of course, few people would deny that wealth often feels like a blessing; however, Proverbs also notes that wealth can be undesirable, if not a *curse.* For example, in Prov. 30:8–9 the author prays,

*Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food allotted to me lest I be full and deny You, and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ Or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.*

Clearly, the author of this passage feared that material abundance, or material lack, might cause him to neglect his Christian growth and tarnish the name of God. In short, wealth is a blessing if it comes to believers from the hand of God; however, wealth can be a curse if it leads one away from God and toward self-sufficiency. Just like its teachings on wealth, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, the book of Proverbs explains that poverty can sometimes be a *blessing*—or, at least, a desirable estate.

To elaborate, Prov. 28:6 reports, *“Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich”* (see Prov. 19:1, 17; 22:22–23; 23:10–11). In contrast, this book also teaches that poverty can be a *curse*. For example, Proverbs reveals that poverty can be the just result of immoral activities, such as drunkenness, gluttony, gambling, and sloth, as it teaches, *“For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty and drowsiness will clothe a man with rags. . . . He who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!”* (Prov. 23:21; 28:19; see Prov. 10:4; 12:11, 24; 14:23; 20:13). So poverty, like wealth, can be either a blessing or a curse. Poverty is a blessing if it prompts us to rely upon God; yet, poverty is a curse if it is the result of sin.

> Proverbs teaches that God is not as concerned with how much or how little we possess. He is concerned with what led to our given material status and how well we steward our material resources.

To summarize the above, then, the book of Proverbs does not give preference or favor to a particular material status—either wealth or poverty. As is the case in passages elsewhere in Scripture (see 1 Cor. 4:2; 1 Pet. 4:10), so Proverbs teaches that God is not as concerned with how much or how little we possess. He is concerned with what led to our given material status and how well we steward our material resources. Rather than always favoring wealth over poverty, which is our predisposition, we must remember that wealth can be the result of thievery and dishonesty, as well as of labor and industry (see Prov. 10:4; 12:11, 24, 27; 13:4, 11; 14:23; 20:13; 21:5; 22:29; 28:19). Similarly, poverty can be the result of sloth and apathy, or of generosity and charity (see Prov. 6:6–11; 10:4; 19:15; 21:17).

#### Embracing Proverbs’ View of Wealth and Poverty

In conclusion, the temptation for many Christians is to commit errors related to biblical teachings on wealth and poverty, such as assuming that loving God will make us rich (i.e., the prosperity gospel), believing that poverty is always the result of sin (i.e., Job’s friends), viewing wealth as inherently evil (i.e., materialism), or equating poverty with holiness (i.e., monasticism). Yet, the book of Proverbs repeatedly exhorts us to develop a proper and balanced view of wealth and poverty.

As with everything else in the material world, so human beings are prone to distort biblical teachings, misunderstand God’s revelation and misuse God’s good gifts. However, as we grow in Christ, believers can embrace what the book of Proverbs says about wealth and poverty.

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Misused Money Verses

The Bible has a lot to say about money and possessions with more than 2,300 related verses! Applying the power of God’s Word to money can transform your finances while drawing you closer to Him. But three of those many money-related verses are sometimes misused or misunderstood. Rob West will clear up the confusion!
To be sure, the Bible is clear in its meaning. It has no hidden codes that we have to decipher. So it’s only our interpretation of it that sometimes gets us into trouble. Let’s look at three passages where that sometimes happens.
<ul><li>3 COMMONLY MISUNDERSTOOD VERSES: </li><li>1. 1 Timothy 6:10. Probably the most misunderstood verse in all of the Bible would be 1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.”</li><li>Now, that seems pretty clear. However, it is often misquoted as “Money is the root of all evil.” The incomplete reading of that verse misses the point entirely. Money is simply a tool that can be used for good or ill. But the LOVE of money is always destructive and sinful, because it replaces our love for God. It’s a form of idolatry. </li><li>That misinterpretation has also led some to think that people with few resources are somehow more godly than affluent people. The Bible never teaches that.</li><li>And if you need any further clarification about the meaning of 1 Timothy 6:10, the second part of the verse provides it. It says “Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” That’s what the love of money will do to you.</li><li>2. Luke 18: 24-25. These verses state “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”</li><li>Some people interpret this to mean that there's righteousness in being poor, and that being rich is a sin. But that’s certainly not what Jesus is teaching. He’s calling out those who think their riches, their works, will buy their salvation.</li><li>Those who heard Jesus say those words were confused, too. They asked, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus goes on to say, “The things that are impossible with people are possible with God.” The teaching there is fundamental to the doctrine of grace. We can’t get to heaven by our own efforts, but only by the grace of God through faith.</li><li>And in the very next chapter, Luke 19, Jesus further makes this point in his encounter with Zacceaus, the crooked, but repentant tax collector. The man was probably still quite rich even after returning more than he’d stolen, but Jesus said his faith had saved him.</li><li>3. Luke 12:34. The verse tells us “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” </li><li>Again, it seems clear enough, but some people get confused and think it’s saying the opposite. They mistakenly believe the verse is saying there’s a difference between your treasure and your heart. They think they can separate their earning and spending from their love of God. But we can’t.</li><li>Our monthly bank statements are a reflection of what we hold in our hearts. If we’re spending money in a way that dishonors God, it’s an indication of our spiritual condition.</li><li>Are you glorifying God or giving in to material desires? </li></ul>On this program, Rob also answers listener questions: 
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Whether it’s Proverbs or the parables of Jesus, God’s Word has a lot to say about money and possessions. But three of those many verses are sometimes misused. Rob clears up the confusion.

3 Misused Money Verses

Money is one of the most common subjects in the Bible with more than 2,300 verses related verses giving us a wealth of knowledge … pun intended. Whether it’s Proverbs or the parables of Jesus, God’s Word has a lot to say about money and possessions. But three of those many verses are sometimes misused. 
<ul><li>We all know the power of God’s Word changes lives in dramatic ways and we need to understand its teaching especially about money and possessions because both are so much a part of our lives.</li><li>The Bible is clear in its meaning it has no hidden codes that we have to decipher. It’s only our interpretation of it that sometimes gets us into trouble. You can’t properly apply God’s principles for managing money if you misinterpret the meaning of the verses.</li><li>Here are 3 passages where that sometimes happens:<ul><li>	1 - 1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” - often paraphrased incorrectly as “Money is the root of all evil.” That misses the point entirely because money is simply a tool that can be used for good or bad. The love of money is always destructive and sinful, because it replaces our love for God and is yet one more form of idolatry.<ul><li>This misinterpretation has led some to think that people with few resources are more godly than the affluent. The Bible never teaches that. This was one of the issues that arose during the Reformation with reformers calling out so-called mendicant or poverty orders of priests and monks who begged for their sustenance but were corrupt and lived in luxury.</li><li>Many people whom God favored had significant resources David, Solomon and Job to name a few. God gives some people abundant resources so they can be generous to others in need. That, of course, is a very godly use of money.</li></ul></li><li>2 - Luke 18, verses 24 and 25 - “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” often misrepresented to mean that somehow there’s righteousness in being poor, and that being rich is a sin. That’s certainly not what Jesus is teaching as he calls out those who think their riches and their works, will buy their salvation.<ul><li>Those hearing Jesus say this were confused, too asking “Then who can be saved?” Jesus went on to say, “The things that are impossible with people are possible with God.” We can’t get to heaven by our own efforts, but only by the grace of God through faith.</li></ul></li><li>3 - Luke 12:34 - “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” seems clear enough but is often taken to mean there’s a difference between your treasure and your heart meaning you can separate your earning and spending from your love of God. But you can’t.<ul><li>Our monthly bank statements are a reflection of what we hold in our hearts and if we’re spending money in a way that dishonors God, it’s an indication of our spiritual condition.</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at Questions@MoneyWiseLive.org:
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