2007-04-10 06:07:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
10% of their time? I have no idea really, but I don't think your clients will want to hear that from you.
2007-04-10 06:11:24 · answer #1 · answered by remy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. A Christian family should give what they can, and this is not always a set 10%, especially if you are fabulously wealthy and could actually give more than that.
The basic goal for a Christian financial advisor is to help the family manage the money so that all necesities are covered. Then the rest of the money should go to debt payoff and then whatever can be tithed. Then....when they are free of debts they are able to give more to the Church and invest some.
It's more about principals........not percentages.
2007-04-10 06:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you believe in it, sure, as long as (A) you make sure the donations go directly to some worthy religious organization and you NEVER have access to them and (B) it doesn't conflict with your employment requirements. If you're self-employed and let people know up front you're a Christian advisor, that's fine. If you keep that quiet either because of your job requirements or "just because", then keep religion out of it.
But to be honest, I would say it would be more ethical and moral to look at each individual's situation. If they are falling behind in everything, start out with having them donate a smaller amount and gradually help them work up to donating a tithe. Help them look at tithing as a goal to work toward, not a law that they should feel guilty about if they can't do it.
2007-04-10 06:14:21 · answer #3 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, everything that we have has come from God. He has loaned everything to us. When a Christian gives back to God, he has an investment. People tend to feel that what they invest in is very important to them. Therefore, when one returns 10% back to God, they become a financial investor in eternity.
This practice is needed for us to be obedient to God and for those who the money is used. God Himself doesn't need money.
2007-04-10 06:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by 4HIM- Christians love 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian...and I think I would be offended! (This was my first reaction so I am being honest.) Just because I think this is something that God should lay on our hearts, not a financial adviser! God Bless!
2007-04-10 06:17:32 · answer #5 · answered by Angels 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you advertise yourself as a "Christian financial advisor"? If not, then check your religion at the door.
2007-04-10 06:12:22 · answer #6 · answered by Wisdom in Faith 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if your clients are Christians...then they should be giving 10% anyways.
Thank God we get to keep the other 90%!!!
2007-04-10 06:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Christian should recognize that 100% belongs to God...the question ought rather to be, How can I best serve God with all He has entrusted to me. Study the doctrine of stewardship.
2007-04-10 06:14:07 · answer #8 · answered by Jed 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
10% is sowing a seed and that seed will grow and multiply in 20, 60 and a 100 fold.
2007-04-13 12:21:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the idea behind the parable of the unjust servant in Luke 16. Basically, you CAN take it with you. Send it on ahead now.
2007-04-10 06:11:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋