Many couples do finances many different ways. I think the bible has an argument for both husband and wife being equally involved in financial matters.
“Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.”
Proverbs 31:10-12
This tells me that we, as men should draw everthing we can from our virtuous wives. We should definately trust them and the input they provide for our finances. As a result, as promised above, we will have no lack of gain.
This is encouragement also for wives to be involved in family financial matters. Your gifts are important for the success of your family. God has given you authority over the home and God’s Spirit speaks to you about this area. Husbands are wise to recognize the potential that results from bringing the wife on board for home finances.
There is more than financial gain that is available for husband and wives to operate as “one flesh” in family finances. Time spent agreeing on values and goals concerning finances gives couples the opportunity to build communication skills and intimacy in the marriage.
We firmly believe this biblical principle is a great beginning on the road to having a healthy Christ centered marriage that God intended!
