What exactly are "Biblical principles", when regarding handling money according to those principles?

Question

I and my Fiance are both Christians. Right now, things aren't...well, let me say that we are both very blessed. I don't mean to say that we are 'blessed' in a way that makes us seem self-righteous. We certainly have our share of problems. But when looking at the glass as half full, I see that God has done many kind things for us, many of which we are scarcely aware.

In terms of money, I suppose that everyone could be doing better, and that everyone could also be doing worse. We could be doing better.

Although I have only just recently assimilated the practice of tithing again, I am trying to get my life right with God and on the straight and narrow path.

Aside from what may very well be obvious things, such as going to Church, prayer, tithing, reading the Bible, and so forth, what else do we need to do to use our money according to Biblical principles?

We need to shun debt, correct?

What else?

Thanks for your input.

Answer 1

Read the book of Proverbs. It has more Biblical Principles for finances than any other book in the Bible. An example: (paraphrased) Take care of your business (career) first, then invest in your home. There are 31 chapters in Proverbs, so you can read one chapter every day of the month. If I were to prioritize the Biblical principles for finances, I would say that you have the most important ones precisely right, namely:
A) Tithe all income.
B) Avoid debt like the plague. ("Owe no man anything but love." "You shall lend unto many but you shall not borrow.")
Both of these you are already doing; you are off to a great start!
C) Prime the pump when times are hard by planting a financial seed, known as an offering. It doesn't have to go to a church. It can go to another charity or to an individual person who is in need.