Stewardship Message Metaphor Needed

[rev_65]

Hey, gang...

Now that the Easter holiday is past we are resuming our Maximum Mileage: Making the Most of Marriage series with two more messages. This week's is on finances -- basically 5 financial laws from Proverbs. The problem is relating this to our metaphor of getting the most out of an automobile. The only idea I'm working on right now is relating each law to one of five lug nuts on a tire, and how each one needs to be in place to keep the tire on and running straight and smooth.

Any other really great car ideas that will tie in with finances? Please share.

I'd think about the laws that keep a car on the road:

• Change the oil every 3,000 miles
• Keep an eye on your tire tread
• Change your air filter
• Check your guages and levels
• A tune-up every year

Stuff like that...

If marriage is the car, though...I'd focus on something like the oil (change oil, oil filter, make sure right kind of oil, if use synthetic oil you can't go back to regular, etc.)

I'd explore what role money plays in the relationship...would it be more suited to explore the INTERIOR of the car...or the paint job? Something that doesn't seem as vital as the moving parts of the car, since money is not a "moving part" of a marriage, although it can hurt it.

Hope that helps...

[Duffy]

If you go with the lack of service (every 3,000 miles) thought, then I have some great pictures of Engines with thick black sludge. (past repair ~ replace only) Major $$

[Mod: ebbersmom]

What about a gas pump with the prices rolling on that?

[revbilly]

What about relating it the concept of the constant checkin that you have to do when you drive. Such as, checking
* what's in front (out the windshield)
* what's behind (the rearview mirror)
* what's at the sides (side mirror and over the shoulder)
* checking the guages and speed (a brief look at the dash)
* and controlling the direction with the steering wheel

Billy

Gear Shifter.....

Park - Stop Spending
Reverse - Lets back up and check everything
Neutral - Okay....I think we're alright....although lets not go anywhere for a while to be safe
Drive - Okay....we can move forward now

/edit: Whoops....Thread got bumped and I didn't look at the date. Sorry.

[rev_65]

Originally Posted by imperialspatula

Gear Shifter.....Whoops....Thread got bumped and I didn't look at the date. Sorry.

Still a great idea that I'll keep in mind for next time! Thanks!