#KNOW THE STATE OF YOUR FLOCKS HOW TO#

You have to be aware so you can understand where your finances are and how you can deal with that reality. Maybe you’re thinking, “My stock flocks are looking a little scrawny this week.” That’s the point! The point is you’ve got to know the state of things. Today we’d say, “Know the state of your stocks.” That’s where our business interests largely are. That’s why they would talk about the value of knowing the state of their flocks. In Bible times, business interests were all caught up in people’s flocks and herds-those were their assets. The Bible says, “Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations” (Proverbs 27:23-24 NIV). It’s part of God’s plan for blessing our finances. To be a responsible money manager, you need to learn the principle of accounting.

Have you ever found yourself saying something like, “I just don’t know where it all goes”? If so, that is a huge warning that you’re headed for trouble. You can’t deal with reality unless you are aware of reality-and the truth is, we all sometimes ignore what’s going on with our money. “Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations” (Proverbs 27:23-24 NIV).

#KNOW THE STATE OF YOUR FLOCKS HOW TO#

To be financially responsible, you have to be aware of the state of your finances and how to deal with that reality.

Know the state of your flocks