I recently completed financial-guru & radio host Dave Ramsey's 13 week course called Financial Peace. Not only did this course teach the essentials--monthly budgeting, insurance policies, saving funds and more--Dave also taught about the biblical practices for finances like tithing and giving. The class opened my eyes to learning about things I'd never dealt with before, which was especially good as a post-college grad entering the real world. One of the things Dave said at the conclusion of the course really stuck with me. It is a simple reminder of what needs to be in check to keep ourselves running like a well-maintained car.
These "4 Cylinders" must work and be frequently checked to keep our lives healthy & balanced.
1) Physical: we only get one human body in this life and need to do our best to care for it! After all, our bodies are temples; they are vessels that house the Holy Spirit.
2) Intellectual: just as we feed our mouths daily, we must continue to feed our minds. Dave says "readers are leaders," and I think I agree!
3) Emotional: taking care of our emotional selves doesn't make a person weak, but only stronger. Receive counsel through prayer, the Bible, and wise and mature Christians and unpack your baggage!
4) Spiritual: this cylinder is pretty fun to maintain. Maintenance involves having your world rocked by a man named Jesus.
Keep your engine in check and allow God to steer your wheels!
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