Hebrews 12:11 Newsletter

Hello Reader,

Fire goes out without wood, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops. -Proverbs 26:20

Have you ever heard the saying, “If you go looking for trouble, you will find it”? As we begin the month of February, I want to pause and invite you into an important conversation.

Money arguments are quietly damaging our relationships.
​One in three Americans (32%) is uncomfortable discussing finances in their relationship, according to new research.

The research, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of international money app Wise (https://wise.com), revealed that younger couples also stood out as more likely to have disagreements about money — with millennial respondents reporting about six arguments per month, compared to baby boomers’ three.

That’s a lot of fighting.

While this research focuses on couples, couples don’t exist in isolation. They are made up of two individuals, each shaped by family history, habits, and experiences. Eventually, unresolved money tension spills beyond the relationship and into families, friendships, and communities.

The verse above reminds us that conflict dies down when gossip stops. We usually think of gossip as talking about other people, but gossip is simply revealing or repeating personal details in a way that fuels harm. When we repeatedly bring up a spouse’s, family member’s, or friend’s past financial mistakes—especially during disagreements—we are adding fuel to the fire.

I’m not saying mistakes shouldn’t be acknowledged. I am saying they shouldn’t be used as ammunition.

Words aimed to wound rarely land without consequences. A shot directed at someone will almost always hurt them—and the relationship too.

Reflection Question​
Have I used another person’s past financial mistakes with the intention to hurt rather than heal?

Prayer of the Week​
Dear God, help me discuss finances with my spouse, family, and friends in ways that bring peace, not confusion or arguments. Teach me to speak with wisdom and grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a great week!
-Latrisa

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