12/12/2023
Does life insurance imply a lack of faith?
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Believe it or not, some Christians refuse to start their insurance policies because they reckon that it might take faith in God out of the picture.
So here's my take:
Yes, if you end up trying to cover every possibility (by buying an extra-large amount of insurance), this makes you rely more on the tools rather than on God.
No, if you know how to find balance.
1. It is a practical way to deny ourselves - Some people think it is too expensive, but a quick look at our bank account statements or history of checked-out items shows that we waste money all the time on some useless tangible things.
2. There should be a need - Have it as long as you need it. Generally, young families need insurance to provide for the family in case one of the parents dies. If, afterward, the children are on their own, parents have minimal debts, and are living below their means, they can get to a point where they don't have a need for life insurance.
3. We are responsible individuals - It is not a lack of trust in God if it demonstrates proper planning. God clearly wants us to provide for our families. (1 Timothy 5:8 KJV) says, "But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel."
This verse isn't only talking about money, so we must be careful about how to apply it. But it is calling husbands to care for their families, fathers and mothers to take care of their children not only spiritually but also physically.
As long as we have pure motives, we don't seek to remove God from the equation, and we let good stewardship motivate how we're spending money on insurance, we should be fine with the decisions that we make.
Don't buy life insurance out of fear but by faith. Will this please my Father in heaven? Ask yourselves. Tyaka magtithes po tayo hehe. God Bless us all po 😇
