Money Matters

I found my little notebook that I used before when I attended a seminar entitled "Money Matters". The speaker was Jerome Gutierrez and the seminar happened on September 26, 2007. 

It was the day that my mind was introduced to a great idea. It widened my perspective about money. It was the day that led me to look further and seek more wisdom about wealth and success. 

According to this seminar, there are seven keys to wealth and success.

1. Pray

Jeremiah 33:3 New International Version (NIV)

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."

Just like anything that we ask our Lord God, we can also pray to Him for wealth and             success. Our God Almighty is a generous God so let us feel free to pray and ask Him. He     knows what is in our heart and in God's time, if it is His will, our prayer for richness and         success will be provided. 

2. Read

As per  Psalm 119:15 New International Version (NIV):

"I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways."

There is also a quote that says: "Leaders are readers."

Reading is one way way of teaching ourselves. Many great books have been written by great authors. These books are just waiting for us to discover them and utilize it for our success. 

The speaker gave recommended readings about the money. These are the top five books: 

              1.  Bible

              2.  Automatic Millionaire

              3.  Rich Dad, Poor Dad

              4.  Why We Want You to be Rich

              5.  The Storehouse Principle

3. Tithe

Tithing is about faith and obedience. In  the Bible, God is teaching us to offer the ten percent of our produce. It is also a way of thanking God for blessing us with the ability to produce or work. Our life comes from God and so let us praise Him, glorify Him and thank Him through our lifestyle and one way is tithe offering. Let us also not expect something of what we give God, but surely God will bless us more.

4. Save

This is the old formula: Income-Expenses= Savings
This is the new formula: Income-Savings= Expenses

The old formula is being used by poor people, while the new formula has been the discipline being used by the rich people. It is not too late. As long as we can still work and earn money, we can also do what the rich people are doing and someday we can be one of them. 

5. Give

We have to be a blessing. God is a giver and He wants us to be like Him. Most rich people gives to the poor through charity works because they can. We can allot a portion of our income or profit for charity purposes. 

6. Invest

The savings that we get out of our income which is recommended to be not less than ten percent as well, must be invested. Investing is letting our money work for us. Be careful though. Invest your money to someone or to a business that you know will give you a good return. You must also pray and do research before you invest your   

The savings that we get out of our income which is recommended to be not less than ten percent as well, must be invested. Investing is letting our             money work for us. Be careful though. Invest your money to someone or to a business that you know will give you a good return. You must also pray and do research before you invest your money. Study well and find a mentor     who is successful so that you will be guided. 

7. Work

We can't just sit down and pray. We have to work and be productive in the         marketplace. We can sell our service or our product so that we can have income or profits.  

These are the lessons that I have learned from that seminar. I hope that these ideas would also lead you into further search and study to seek wisdom and wealth. I have been influenced by these lessons in a positive way. I am sharing this lessons and may God bless you with these lessons as well.