This Crown Biblical Studies bring God into the central equation of our
financial well being, our attitude towards money, our stewardship and
perspective on various aspects. It really is about God – starting with
the blessings on our lives which lead to contentment and security, and
the pursuit and preservation of worldly wealth. Everything that is
given can be taken away if we are not careful. It is about our past,
present and future on issues of money, possession and eternity. There
were great sharing, wonderful mentors who have gone through the cycle,
sharing the gems of wisdom. We look at each of past experiences of
failures and success, how God deal with each of us and be guided by the
Crown Biblical principles (with adjustments for Singapore context)
underpinned by scriptures.
Besides the financial lessons on debt reduction management from
consumer, car and house loans, one step at a time, we also enjoyed the
wisdom from the mentors and sharing by all on investment- products,
inflation, returns and risks..etc as well as on planning for retirement
via CPF retirement sum for future annuity, parking funds in Special
Account, using SRS to reduce high tax brackets and also for passive
income as well as proper Integrated Plan- health insurance beyond
Medishield Life such as enhanced – as charged and also riders to cover
deductibles and co-insurance. Great lessons to help us into the future
while we are healthy and gainfully employed. The future income streams
and protection will alleviate financial burdens when we face the trauma
of health issues, job losses or stop working.
As much as prepare for ourselves and our family, we also need to bring
up the next generation to see God’s faithfulness and his perfect timing
and his goodness, this is the spiritual legacy that we must leave
behind. This course also place the burdens in our hearts to give and
share our possessions and money for His Kingdom work and looking out
for one another without prejudices or favourtism. We are never too late
or too early, and each according to His calling will respond according
to His perfect timing.
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