Christian Men financial stability 🤑

I have to say honestly this whole thread seems in quite poor taste and designed to insight controversy with its ambiguity. Surely part of being a good steward with what God has given us, relationship or not and regardless of gender is learning to be financially responsible. I’d be keen to know any theological basis for the idea one has to be in a certain financial position before even being allowed to go and date however because I think it’s a stretch if you really do date for character

Gods provision is provision, God will not send you a woman that you cannot obtain, neither will he fail to provide for both of you in unity. Trusting in the Lord, working hard to not wasting the gifts he has given to you is the daily walk and ALL Christian men should strive to be leaders, providers, protectors, as the Lord leads us, provides and protects us, we should also do the same for our women.

Yes. It’s a tough topic but you need to be able to provide for yourself before you enter a relationship and look to build a life with someone else. Of course, acceptions apply and financially stable is broad.

Being financially stable should be the norm to aim for, for everyone. Being able to provide for someone else as well is the more important subject. I think a man should be financial stable before dating, but I dont think he should be ready to provide from before dating. In my case I am which is a real blessing. But it shouldnt be the norm in my opinion

In all honesty a lot of woman want and desire financial stability regardless of what they say which is fair is in most cases. I definitely agree with some situations where a woman makes more. Yes some men will feel pressure but some woman do and have expressed distrust in thier relationships because of this. It’s tough these days. I just try to understand my strengths and weaknesses and hope I can find true love one day. Cheers!

That's interesting question. I find it hard to understand what people mean by it. Like what is the standard of financial stable? Does I mean the man is handling money with wisdom and is generous? Does it mean the man know his limits and what he can and cannot do to keep money not controlling his life? Does it mean he had everything ready for wife and children to show up, like car, house, own property, money and job and no dept?

In principle a man should be capable of providing to the practical needs of a relationship. However, this is not something that prevents courtship or marriage in the Bible. So this is something that I see as important, but not prohibitive.

Yes, I believe that both should be. Otherwise you have Proverbs 22:7 “The rich ruleth over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender.” is true. Finances can spiral if not disciplined or controlled as I've seen working in finance. ‭‭

It’s certainly easier if both partners are financially stable. Definitely something you need to discuss with each other before making any sort of commitment.

In all honesty, I would prefer a man who is financially stable coz I can see myself stable on that area. When a woman is more stable than the man, it will trigger his pride and will cause him secret bitterness towards her and eventually hinders him from loving her.

I want to say Yes because money does make things easier to achieve, like getting a house ready to have 10 children and being able to take the lead in their education. However, God's ways are not our ways. The bible shows examples of righteous men and women (poor and wealthy) who entered their relationship (even before meeting up in person) ready to serve each other. They forsook their selfish ambitions in favor of providing, nurturing and protecting in whatever capacities they were able to.

My take is the only stability anyone has is provided in and through the Almighty! If a man or woman were stable and bad times hit him or her during the dating phase, is it fine to leave them? I would say no, as the tide can turn any moment. The Saviour stated (I paraphrase), "Be faithful to him, and God will provide." So, I would encourage both men and women to seek a spouse who truly chooses God and his kingdom first. That union will be blessed in sickness or health and poverty or wealth, etc.

When my parents got engaged, my dad was a new Christian, had just finished a degree, and spent his last couple of hundred dollars on the engagement ring. He had no other money or assets to his name and was not 'financially stable'. Mum married him for his character and integrity, and together, they built a family (including a family estate) and have loved and served God for many years. We can place too much importance on finances when considering a mate. God will provide for His children.

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Think a better question would be, should a Christian be financially stable before dating. Reason being is that if the woman is not and the man is how much will she compromise for his financial support. There are other things but that is a starting point.

Yes! If you can not afford then do not date.

As a missionary, me and my community have lots of ebbs and flows with support. Stability is a right we gave up. I think all Christians, men and women, should aim to be financially responsible, rather than stable. In a partner, I’d want us to see God as our ultimate provider, and pray together for Gods wisdom on how to steward, give, save, and enjoy what we are given in every season. That’s not a man thing, it’s an us thing. :)

It is harder for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than a rich man to enter the gates of heaven

The love of money is the root of all evil

This is by far the irrating questions I always get asked not Evan financially stable but Rich wanting to make 1million plus Why the hell would God want you poor yes money dosnt buy happiness but poverty isn't any alternative So yes all Christian men should be financially stable/Rich if not they are doing them self's and God a dishonor

We should not chase money or be tied to earthly possessions (Matt. 22:37). God will always provide (Heb. 13:5). This doesn't mean neglecting hard work. A young man should focus on academics & his relationship with Christ to build a strong foundation. With this foundation, wealth will follow: through a startup or a good job, providing stability for his future family. So the answer is yes. Building a foundation comes first before seeking a wife 😜

Sometimes what women say and what women do are 2 different things. An observation.

There are acceptable reasons not have $, before dating, but none that come to mind. Having potential money makers isn’t enough either. There has to be proof. It is a vital reason for destruction of marriages so how can you evaluate it if he isn’t stable

Men should be good stewards of whatever God gives them. A Godly woman will not expect a man to do Gods work. He is our provider in every season. YES/NO?

While scripture does not say that financial stability is required directly, men are called to take care of their wife and family. We also have to consider on the ground realities. As much as we might say otherwise and promote the fruit of the spirit as the criterion that matters the most selecting a spouse(and it is the most important), their financial situation plays a big role. This is especially true, from what I have observed, for women when selecting which man to go with.

That's a good question, I have asked myself about it and prayed. In my case I'm stable for myself but for a family I'm not ready yet, the point is God gave me peace to start dating while working on the finance area as well, I'm feeling ok taking one step at a time. If I turned all my effort to finance I probably would be leaving God in second place, but that's myself, let God give you what you need, I think he cares about your needs, be open to listen and work on it. On it.

I think "financially stable" might have different colors... I think what matters is character...a man is aware of his call... Provider, protector, leader and head of family... If all his income goes to games, self satisfaction, hobbies. He will have to give that up for the good of the family. Same for us. Family finances is so different.

100% This isn't given enough airtime. If you live in a capitalist system money matters. No ifs, no buts

As others have said, financially stable is somewhat subjective and based on circumstances, but financially responsible has to do with character - how does a man (or woman) handle money if they lose their job/income? Do they save, splurge (even getting into debt in the process), are they able to reign in spending when required? It isn’t as simple as how much money the man is earning and, marriage requires the man and woman to be on the same page.

My simple answer is no! Plus, "financially stable" is kind of objective.... like, what might be stable to one person might be unstable to another. Living paycheck to paycheck isn't everyone's view stability, but to others, it's just fine as long as you have bills and family taken care of and a roof over your head.

A very convenient topic to fixate on scripture: for the financially stable to focus towards scripture that values hard work, not be lazy and responsible with what God has given us. and likewise for those who are financially insecure in humility and trust. Ideally though we’re better off without either financial stability or financial insecurity. “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭11‬

My priority has always been to be a good steward of whatever God entrusts to my care. My belief is that I don't own anything - it all belongs to God. When God entrusts something to me, be it money or not, I consider myself as managing it on God's behalf. God knows what I need, and He is my provider. That may look like "financial stability" in the eyes of one, but in the eyes of another, it won't. To a degree, it is subjective and certainly open to interpretation.

(1) James 2:2-5 For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in dirty clothes, and you pay special attention to the one who is wearing the fine clothes, and say, “You sit here in a good place,” and you say to the poor man, “You stand over there, or sit down by my footstool,” have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil motives?

Financial stability is not a requirement according to scripture, but the ability and willful heart to provide absolutely is, and he doesn't need to be a rich man to do that.

We might need a bit more details about what people understand what financial stability means. Different people have different definitions. Some questions could be: Is it financially stable if you are working as a missionary and are bound to donors and trusting God to provide? Is it "stable" enough to provide the minimum? Etc.

There's nuance to this conversation. Like, age. If this is a younger man who is still in school but has a clear plan for a career and financial stability, then that's great. If it's an older man with a lot of debt and no clear plans for a way forward, that's a red flag, IMO. Financial stability isn't everything but it's not nothing either.

I definitely think yes. The man is to be the leader and how is he doing that if he can't provide for his family? Of course, there's nothing wrong with the woman being financially stable as well - in fact, I'd also say that's essential too imo - but a potential risk of that could be any immature man thinking he doesn't need to have good finances because she'll help him out ect.

It’s essential to be financially stable because money is a tools for making things done, if you get what I mean