READ: Philippians 4:11-19 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith... 1 Timothy 6:10 There are many references in the Bible regarding the importance of money (Ecclesiastes 7:12, Ecclesiastes 10:19, Haggai 2:8). However, the Bible also warns us about coveting after money , which is the root of all evil. Money is important for every venture. As long as we live in this world, it is indispensable. You need to manage your finances properly by budgeting. These areas can guide you: Put God first (tithes, offerings); have some savings or investment; address your needs, not your wants; attend to your liabilities/obligations (debts, bills, remittances, blessing others); keep extra money for miscellaneous needs to afford for flexibility. Spouses must mutually agree upon the use of housekeeping money. The husband must be realistic when disbursing housekeeping money and the wife must not be prodigal in her spending. H...