"Breaking through the Mental Schemes/Paradigms"

The month of July, c2C declared it the month of finance. On Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 7:00pm we had a special guest, Silvia Sauve who taught us how to change our way of thinking in regards to our finances. The title of the message: “Breaking through the Mental Schemes/Paradigms.”

How many of you heard that money talks? Well, this Saturday, we actually heard everything it had to say! Here is a pic for you to enjoy! :)

Silvia taught us that our money is a tool for us to use. It is not our life or the reason we live for. But sometimes we don’t understand the difference between being rich and prosperous. God wants us to be prosperous. Being rich is one thing but being prosperous is another. Prosperous is defined as: auspicious or favorable, marked by success or economic well-being. And rich is defined as: having abundant possessions and especially material wealth.

The word of God in 3 John 1:2 (HCSB) says, “Dear friend, I pray that you may prosper in every way and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.”
As you can see, God want us to PROSPER IN EVERY WAY. Not only in our finances but in everything we do, in our health, and even in our souls. Have you ever thought how your soul can prosper? If you have, then stop by cause that’s a topic we will be studying later on.

Timothy 6:9 (TNIV) says, “Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.” In this Bible verse, we are able to see that God warns us that if our desire is only to become rich, this alone will bring destruction to us. Remember, that the root of all evil is the love for richness.
We must be content with what we have but not conformed to it. Remember, that we are a channel of blessings.

So, here is a wise thing to live by that Silvia said:

“Earn all that you can, give all that you can, and save all that you can”

Wise key points to remember to better improve your finances:

• Remember that buying with a credit card is stealing if beforehand you know you won’t be able to pay it on time. So be free of debt!


• Everything has not been invented, therefore, there is always an opportunity to create something new or improve something. Don’t waste time! God doesn’t like us to waste time or things. So be productive!


• We must be found faithful with what we have and we must do. Give your tithes and offerings to God!


• If we can’t manage our finances, how will God be able to trust us to manage his ministry? So, keep in mind your purpose in God when dealing with your finances!

So there you go! Simple and straight to the point c2C!