3 Lessons on Biblical Stewardship from Your Finances God’s Way

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ candidate serving Christian entrepreneurs in Atlanta, I’m always looking for resources that connect wise financial planning with Biblical truth.

Voila: Your Finances God’s Way by Scott LaPierre is one of the most theologically rich books I’ve read on stewardship, contentment, and money management.

Here are three insights that stuck with me—and that I think every believer wrestling with financial decisions should hear.

1. Scripture Is the Foundation for Financial Life

LaPierre doesn’t offer generic financial advice with a few Bible verses sprinkled in—this book is soaked in Scripture. His take on God’s provision of manna in the wilderness—and how it ties into new covenant economics—was especially insightful, pointing out how in the OT, all of the Israelites gathered, but regardless of how much they gathered they each only had one omer at the end of gathering. Yet in the NT, we see a disparity in wealth distribution and a call to generosity that’s rooted in a trust that God will provide (just like He did with the manna). It challenged me to think deeply about daily dependence versus long-term provision, and how both require faith.

That’s what sets Your Finances God’s Way apart. It’s not a Christian-flavored self-help book—it’s a financial discipleship tool rooted in biblical theology. It reminded me that financial peace starts with daily dependence, not long-term planning.

2. Money Is Amoral, But Our Hearts Aren’t

One of my favorite chapters explores the love of money and how it can warp our judgment. LaPierre walks through the stories of Achan, Balaam, Gehazi, Judas, and even Simon the Magician from Acts 8 to show how greed, entitlement, and spiritual blindness can creep in — and how they’re rooted in a deeper love for money than for God.

The big takeaway? Money isn’t the problem—our motives are. That’s a message Christian financial planners, pastors, and parents should repeat often.

3. Saving Can Be God-Honoring

This section really resonated with me. I’ve worked with many well-meaning Christians who feel guilty about saving—thinking it shows a lack of trust in God or violates Jesus’ warning against “storing up treasures on earth.”

But that mindset often leads to inaction or overspending masked as faith.

LaPierre makes a compelling case that wise saving is part of faithful stewardship—especially when it positions you to care for your family or be generous in the future. I even did a blog and podcast episode about this exact tension. Christians need permission to save wisely—without guilt, and without hoarding.

Final Thoughts

Your Finances God’s Way is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to align their financial life with biblical principles. Whether you’re a pastor, business owner, young professional, or fellow fee-only financial planner, this book offers a strong theological foundation for everyday money decisions.

If you’re ready to live out biblical stewardship—not just in theory, but in your daily choices—this book is a great place to start.

Have you read it? I’d love to hear what stood out to you!