There’s a cost to following Jesus. Our affluent Western lifestyle can make us complacent and unwilling to accept that cost. We’ll talk with Michael Blue about surrendering to follow Christ more fully, on this Faith and Finance. 

Michael Blue is the President and General Counsel for the Ron Blue Institute for Financial Planning. He’s also the author of the groundbreaking book, Free To Follow: Discover the Riches of a Surrendered Life. 

• Complacency is a real problem for us as Christians living in the most affluent nation in history. And today, Ron Blue shares how he came to realize life wasn’t quite complete. 
• When we talk about living a life of surrender, it all begins with knowing God. And knowing that God is actually better than everything else.
• Psalm 37 tells us, “Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
• So the point of following God is to find the light in him, and as you do that, your desire to know Him more grows.
• Trust in God ultimately leads you into deeper dependence upon God. You gain a deeper understanding that through him is the only way things happen in your life and in the lives of other people.
• While the Bible tells us to plan, save, and prepare responsibly, we can easily fall into the trap of trusting in our portfolios rather than God. 
• It’s important to continually ask yourself certain questions: 
• Is the way you’re spending money drawing you into a relationship with God? 
• Is it demonstrating that He is worth everything in your life? 
• And then how is it actually drawing you either towards Him or towards the world? 
• As yo spend money, how is it moving your heart? Is it drawing you to desire more, covet more, and want more of what the world says will make you happy? 
• Or is it drawing you to value eternal priorities? 
• And so your daily money decisions truly are spiritual decisions.

On this program, Rob also answers listener questions: 

• How do you determine the right balance for your portfolio in the current investment climate? 
• What considerations should you take into account when estate planning for your loved ones?  

Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community, and give as we expand our outreach.

Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.