Comments on: Wealth And Contentment: Two Peas In A Pod http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2009/11/wealth-and-contentment-two-peas-in-a-pod.html Personal finance topics including budgeting, debt elimination and faith based investing. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:06:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Weekly Roundup – “Fall Hiking” Edition | Enemy of Debt: Motivational Money Management http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2009/11/wealth-and-contentment-two-peas-in-a-pod.html/comment-page-1#comment-10841 Weekly Roundup – “Fall Hiking” Edition | Enemy of Debt: Motivational Money Management Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:32:55 +0000 http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/?p=4070#comment-10841 [...] Wealth And Contentment: Two Peas In A Pod – A post written by Craig at Bible Money Matters. He writes so many great posts it’s hard to keep up with them all. Great work Craig! [...] [...] Wealth And Contentment: Two Peas In A Pod – A post written by Craig at Bible Money Matters. He writes so many great posts it’s hard to keep up with them all. Great work Craig! [...]

]]> By: Financial Samurai http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2009/11/wealth-and-contentment-two-peas-in-a-pod.html/comment-page-1#comment-10733 Financial Samurai Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:49:59 +0000 http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/?p=4070#comment-10733 Solid post! I have to admit, the wealthier I get, the more content I am. I can't help it Craig! However, I do admit counting the zeros got VERY boring in my 20's, so I went out and bought rental property and stuff. Now, I feel working has more purpose (to fund the debt so i don't go broke ironically), as it's all towards achieving the goal of early retirement by 45! Best, FS <span class="cluv">Financial Samurai´s last post ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FinancialSamurai/~3/y3ROmTJP0ek/" rel="nofollow">The Samurai Mask: An Interview With The CEO of BULLDOG Gin</a> </span> Solid post! I have to admit, the wealthier I get, the more content I am. I can’t help it Craig!

However, I do admit counting the zeros got VERY boring in my 20′s, so I went out and bought rental property and stuff. Now, I feel working has more purpose (to fund the debt so i don’t go broke ironically), as it’s all towards achieving the goal of early retirement by 45!

Best,

FS
Financial Samurai´s last post ..The Samurai Mask: An Interview With The CEO of BULLDOG Gin

]]> By: Ken http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2009/11/wealth-and-contentment-two-peas-in-a-pod.html/comment-page-1#comment-10723 Ken Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:42 +0000 http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/?p=4070#comment-10723 Good post! If all we see wealth as is a dollar amount or possessions we may lose sight of other valuables like family, firends and our faith. Contentment is definitely learned because I battle it regularly. <span class="cluv">Ken´s last post ..<a href="http://www.moneymakingsense.com/?p=9" rel="nofollow">Winning With Coupons</a> </span> Good post! If all we see wealth as is a dollar amount or possessions we may lose sight of other valuables like family, firends and our faith. Contentment is definitely learned because I battle it regularly.
Ken´s last post ..Winning With Coupons

]]> By: kenyantykoon http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2009/11/wealth-and-contentment-two-peas-in-a-pod.html/comment-page-1#comment-10720 kenyantykoon Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:57:53 +0000 http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/?p=4070#comment-10720 there is a lot of sense in what you say but be that as it may, i honestly still think that being wealthy entails making more money than you will ever ever need in many lifetimes. maybe this is the naivety of youth talking but i would like to see it for myself that money does not bring happiness <span class="cluv">kenyantykoon´s last post ..<a href="http://kenyantykoon.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/senior-subordinated-corporate-debt-explained/" rel="nofollow">SENIOR & SUBORDINATED CORPORATE DEBT EXPLAINED</a> </span> there is a lot of sense in what you say but be that as it may, i honestly still think that being wealthy entails making more money than you will ever ever need in many lifetimes. maybe this is the naivety of youth talking but i would like to see it for myself that money does not bring happiness
kenyantykoon´s last post ..SENIOR & SUBORDINATED CORPORATE DEBT EXPLAINED

]]> By: Wojciech http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2009/11/wealth-and-contentment-two-peas-in-a-pod.html/comment-page-1#comment-10718 Wojciech Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:50:55 +0000 http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/?p=4070#comment-10718 The stats which seem to show that those who are wealthier are more worried about their money are pretty shocking. However, it does not surprise me. Being happy with what you have today is one of the most difficult concepts to accept in personal finance, and maybe one of the most effective. We've been taught all of our lives to always "reach for more," but when it comes to more money, our appetite for "stuff" seems to keep up with our income. Striving for excellence is one thing, but it must be balanced with acceptance and mentally living within today's means. The stats which seem to show that those who are wealthier are more worried about their money are pretty shocking. However, it does not surprise me.

Being happy with what you have today is one of the most difficult concepts to accept in personal finance, and maybe one of the most effective. We’ve been taught all of our lives to always “reach for more,” but when it comes to more money, our appetite for “stuff” seems to keep up with our income.

Striving for excellence is one thing, but it must be balanced with acceptance and mentally living within today’s means.

]]> By: Craig http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2009/11/wealth-and-contentment-two-peas-in-a-pod.html/comment-page-1#comment-10705 Craig Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:01:46 +0000 http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/?p=4070#comment-10705 Agree, it would be great to have everything in the world, and in a lot of ways we do if you look carefully. but you have to be content and happy with what you have because you probably have more than you realize compared to others. Agree, it would be great to have everything in the world, and in a lot of ways we do if you look carefully. but you have to be content and happy with what you have because you probably have more than you realize compared to others.

]]> By: Jason @ RedeemingRiches http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2009/11/wealth-and-contentment-two-peas-in-a-pod.html/comment-page-1#comment-10704 Jason @ RedeemingRiches Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:52:54 +0000 http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/?p=4070#comment-10704 I think we often wait to be content because we think it will just "happen", but the Bible's point about it being something we learn is so huge! Contentment doesn't come when you get a little more money or a little better health etc. Contentment comes when we trust in Him for all our needs. I have to remind myself often that I need to have loose grips and open hands regarding my money. <span class="cluv">Jason @ RedeemingRiches´s last post ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedeemingRiches/~3/4ty6T50wn8E/" rel="nofollow">5 Awful Truths About Money</a> </span> I think we often wait to be content because we think it will just “happen”, but the Bible’s point about it being something we learn is so huge!

Contentment doesn’t come when you get a little more money or a little better health etc. Contentment comes when we trust in Him for all our needs.

I have to remind myself often that I need to have loose grips and open hands regarding my money.
Jason @ RedeemingRiches´s last post ..5 Awful Truths About Money

]]> By: Brandon http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2009/11/wealth-and-contentment-two-peas-in-a-pod.html/comment-page-1#comment-10703 Brandon Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:40:50 +0000 http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/?p=4070#comment-10703 I agree. However, you have to also believe that there is a certain level of wealth that allows you to finally "breathe easy." I'm not talking millions--more like a steady job and plenty of reserves in the bank. I feel that those people who have to worry about where the next meal is coming from are the most concerned about wealth despite the fact that they're the most ill-equipped to generate any. <span class="cluv">Brandon´s last post ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DollarFanatic/~3/jqYeJMnDST0/" rel="nofollow">Why Do I Want to be Rich?</a> </span> I agree. However, you have to also believe that there is a certain level of wealth that allows you to finally “breathe easy.” I’m not talking millions–more like a steady job and plenty of reserves in the bank. I feel that those people who have to worry about where the next meal is coming from are the most concerned about wealth despite the fact that they’re the most ill-equipped to generate any.
Brandon´s last post ..Why Do I Want to be Rich?

]]> By: Miranda http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2009/11/wealth-and-contentment-two-peas-in-a-pod.html/comment-page-1#comment-10699 Miranda Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:40:45 +0000 http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/?p=4070#comment-10699 It's all about knowing how much is enough. And understanding your own priorities and goals. Once you have that understanding, you are more likely to find contentment. But, as you pointed out it is a process. You have to WANT to be content, and then work toward it. <span class="cluv">Miranda´s last post ..<a href="http://www.allbusiness.com/economy-economic-indicators/economic-conditions-recession/13363498-1.html" rel="nofollow">Maybe the Recession Won't Be So Good For Our Health After All</a> </span> It’s all about knowing how much is enough. And understanding your own priorities and goals. Once you have that understanding, you are more likely to find contentment. But, as you pointed out it is a process. You have to WANT to be content, and then work toward it.
Miranda´s last post ..Maybe the Recession Won’t Be So Good For Our Health After All

]]> By: Andrew http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2009/11/wealth-and-contentment-two-peas-in-a-pod.html/comment-page-1#comment-10698 Andrew Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:43:37 +0000 http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/?p=4070#comment-10698 When you're content with what you have, it seems like it's so easy to give like crazy! It seems like it shouldn't be that way, but the spiritual relationship between money and our faith is obvious. <span class="cluv">Andrew´s last post ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EarnGiveSave/~3/teIrSwhiPgU/" rel="nofollow">restaurant.com—our date night favorite</a> </span> When you’re content with what you have, it seems like it’s so easy to give like crazy! It seems like it shouldn’t be that way, but the spiritual relationship between money and our faith is obvious.
Andrew´s last post ..restaurant.com—our date night favorite

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