Faith & Finances: How Financial Stewardship Prepares You for Legacy and Wealth Transfer
When most people hear the term financial stewardship, they immediately think of paying off debt, learning to budget, and making sure the bills are covered on time. And while those are foundational elements, true biblical stewardship goes far beyond just managing expenses. It includes preparing for increase, investing wisely and most importantly, living generously.
A deeper understanding of stewardship can position you and generations after you for lasting impact. Here’s what to remember: Stewardship is about more than survival, generosity is a wealth building strategy, we are in a time of great wealth transfer and investing is biblical.
Stewardship is About More Than Survival
Many of us were taught to manage money for survival: pay the bills, try not to overspend and save what’s left—if there’s anything left. But what if you were called to do more than just survive?
Proverbs 13:22 says, "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children." This scripture isn’t only about physical inheritance—it's about strategic planning and multiplying what God has placed in your hands.
That means asking the hard questions:
Are my current financial habits leading toward legacy?
Is my budget freeing me up to invest or keeping me stuck?
How can I position myself to sow into others generously?
Generosity is a Wealth Building Strategy
It may sound counterintuitive, but generosity isn't a liability—it’s a catalyst. Proverbs 11:24–25 says, “One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” When you create room in your finances, not only do you free yourself from living paycheck to paycheck—you also create space to give. And giving creates access to favor, partnerships and opportunities that money alone can't buy. We highly recommend giving as a non-negotiable line item when creating budget, because giving is an investment with eternal returns.
The Coming Wealth Transfer
Economy experts estimate that over $84 trillion will pass from one generation to the next over the next decade, primarily from Baby Boomers to Gen X and Millennials. This unprecedented wealth transfer is already shifting the economy, and those who are financially literate and investment ready will be the ones positioned to steward it well.
This isn’t just about being rich. It’s about being ready!
Will you be in a position to:
Buy that undervalued property when the opportunity arises?
Fund a cause that aligns with your Kingdom values?
Start or expand a business that creates jobs and impacts communities?
Without a clear stewardship plan, this transfer can either be a blessing or a missed opportunity. Don’t miss the opportunity to build generational wealth simply because you didn’t prepare.
Investing is Biblical
Jesus didn’t shy away from the topic of money. In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30), the servant who invested and multiplied his master’s money was commended, while the one who buried his talent in fear was rebuked. The lesson is clear: God expects us to be wise and fruitful with what we’ve been given.
Investing isn’t just for Wall Street, it’s for wise stewards…it’s for Kingdom Builders. We can’t stress enough the need for believers to get their finances in order, understand financial/investment basics, assess opportunities and get your financial house in order so you can move when God opens a door. Prepare for the open door!
The Bottom Line: Stewardship is Purpose-Driven
At its core, financial stewardship is about aligning your money with God’s plan. It’s not about hoarding wealth; it’s about being ready to give, to grow, to build and to bless.
Now is the time to go beyond paying bills and budgeting. If you’re tired of just getting by and ready to start building something that lasts, we can help. At TurningPoint Transitions, we offer personalized financial coaching to help you get started with:
Creating a purpose-driven financial plan
Building a giving + saving strategy
Preparing for the coming wealth transfer
Positioning yourself for financial peace and Kingdom impact
Let’s build more than budgets. Let’s build a legacy.
Schedule a financial coaching session today at tptconsults.com
