Some people like to follow the DR plan on getting out of debts and investing while others like to follow Buffet or various well known financial speakers.
I chose to follow God's way! What I mean by that is that I have faith in the bible and there are so many lessons, stories, guidelines and etc relating to finances with savings, investing and debts.
It was a choice that was given to me and one that I gladly accept. I made this life decision by reading the bible with prayers and what my gut feeling is leading me. I do not do it because someone told me that I had to.
I tithe 10%, I put 10% in retirement (this percent is not including my company match) and I put 10% in savings. So far it is working out for me. I have no debts except for the mortgage and a small auto loan. I have nothing to lose and truly feel my life is filled with abundance in many ways.
But common sense and best judgment is asked of us. If you have massive debts, they need to be paid off. If you had a choice between bring tithe to church and feeding your children, you feed your children. It’s not a black and white thing but by doing what is right for each circumstance. There are times I ignore the warning signs and let my temptation get the best of me(I am just human after all). I just have to dust myself off and try again.
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