Leadership and Your Money: God's Blueprint for Financial LeadershipSample

Leading well with our personal finances is not just about managing money wisely; it's about embodying the values of Christ in every financial decision. 1 Timothy 4:12 calls us to be examples in all areas of life, and as leaders, this includes our finances.

Depending on who you are leading, this could look different, but regardless, it probably at least means being transparent, honest, and responsible with the money you are managing.

As you meditate on these verses, prayerfully ask the Lord how you can grow in your financial leadership.

Additionally, in 1 Peter 5:3, leaders are given instruction not to be domineering. Reminding us that true leadership is a little less of “just do as I say” and a little more of “do what I do.” It’s about guiding others through our own actions.

And as it pertains to our personal finances, this could mean living within our means, avoiding debt, and always increasing in generosity, thereby setting a positive example for others to follow.

Let’s Pray:

Hello Heavenly Father,

I am coming to You today, seeking Your wisdom and guidance in my financial leadership. I want to be an example to others, just as You have called me to be in 1 Timothy 4:12, in my speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Please help me to lead without domineering and to guide them through my actions and by living within my means. I ask You to help me to master all aspects of my finances and to be more generous so that others may be inspired by my positive example. Lord, I want to honor You in every financial decision I make.

In Jesus' name, Amen.