TRANSFORM: A Practical Guide for MenSample

God talks about money more than He talks about heaven, hell, or prayer. Why? Because money is never just about money. The transformed man understands the power of right thinking when it comes to finances. Here are nine principles that separate men who own their money from men who are owned by their money:

Principle 1: You were made to produce.
Before Adam got a wife, he got a job. You were created to work, solve, build, and lead. Work is not punishment—it’s purpose.

Principle 2: Work in your giftings.
Proverbs 18:16 says your gift makes room for you. Your gift is your edge. Don’t wait to discover it—clarity follows motion. God directs the man with dirt on his hands—not excuses on his lips.

Principle 3: Honesty is a big deal.
Ephesians 4:28 calls you to useful, honest work. If you cheat to get ahead, you lose more than trust. Fast money fades. Character compounds.

Principle 4: Blessing is attached to diligence.
Success isn’t luck—its faithfulness. Show up early. Solve problems. Proverbs 10:4 says diligent hands bring wealth. Stop praying for what you’re unwilling to sweat for.

Principle 5: Money is a worship issue.
Cain gave God leftovers. Abel gave Him first fruits. Only one offering was accepted. Give to God first and steward the rest with wisdom. God doesn’t bless your tips, He blesses your trust.

Principle 6: Be smart with money.
Worship is what you give. Wisdom is how you manage what’s left. Steward it well. Guessing with money is how men stay broke.

Principle 7: Be wary of debt.
Debt isn’t always evil—but it often replaces discipline. Don’t borrow what God hasn’t told you to build. If debt owns your future, you’ve already sold your freedom.

Principle 8: Be wary of covetousness.
Envy makes fools out of men with full hands. Comparison kills contentment—and robs you blind while doing so.

Principle 9: Think long-term.
Generosity trains your heart for eternity. Matthew 6:21 says your treasure leads your heart. The man who thinks eternally lives differently today.

This is about so much more than simply getting rich. It’s about getting free. So get to work, get honest, and get in position. God won’t multiply what you refuse to surrender.

OWN IT:
Which of these nine principles are you honoring with your money—and which ones are you avoiding?

REMEMBER: Fast money fades. Character compounds.