Iron Sharpens Iron

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One thing we often talk about at our church is the power of community and communication. The enemy wants you to keep your sin in darkness, because it isn’t until it’s shown to the light that it can get healed. Generally, the Christians I have met are good at living out or at least agreeing with this principle. Yet, when it comes to finances, I find 90% (or more) of people try to do it completely alone. People will be in crippling debt, living paycheck-to-paycheck, or struggling with to manage their wealth and said person’s support group has no idea. Proverbs 27:17 says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” – God made us to encourage one another, and strengthen each other, yet the world tells us that talking about finances is too taboo.

Back when I was doing financial coaching, before I had any licenses, I used to encourage clients and friends to find a finance buddy. Find someone who you can work with, bounce ideas off of, and hold you accountable to how you (and the bible) want you to manage your wealth. This is especially important for married couples I have found. Sometimes couples can encourage each other’s worst behavior, leading to financial spiral and a race to the bottom. Find another couple who you can do monthly or bi-weekly dinners with, and have real conversations about your finances. It may be awkward, and there will likely be conviction in the conversation, but let iron sharpen iron.

Nathan Carroll

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208-918-8655

nathan.carroll@christianwm.com