“If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area of his life.”—Billy Graham

A lot of people who have difficulties in life can trace their problems to their outlook toward money. Some don’t understand the importance of managing their finances well, so they end up at the mercy of the poor decisions they make. Others squander their lives chasing the almighty dollar, and suffer the consequences of their misdirected desires.

Jesus cuts right to the heart of the matter: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21).

A story is told about a man who confessed to his minister that he just didn’t care a lot about the church. The minister suggested that the man should increase his giving by $10 week until he got to the point where he started caring about the church!

There are two little books that show where your priorities are: your appointment book and your checkbook.

That is the heart of the matter.