time or money shopping . Frugality can be a good thing , so applaud your child ’ s budgetconscious ways . However , frugality gone too far isn ’ t such a good thing . Show a phlegmatic teen how he can minimize his shopping time and still keep his clothing somewhat current by going on quarterly shopping trips at stores where he has had success quickly finding things he likes .
Understanding one ’ s temperament is not a one-and-done sort of exercise . Encourage your children to continue learning more about how God has uniquely designed them . It ’ s a fascinating journey of discovery that will play an important role in helping them manage money well — and much more .
Adapted from Trusted by Matt Bell . Copyright 2023 . Used by permission of Focus on the Family . All rights reserved . Represented by Tyndale House Publishers , a Division of Tyndale House Ministries .
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Matt Bell is Managing Editor at Sound Mind Investing , a Christian company that helps people invest well and grow as stewards of God ’ s resources . Bell is the author of five personal finance books and the Matt About Money blog . He has been interviewed by U . S . News & World Report , WGN-TV , Chris Fabry Live , MoneyWise Live , and many other outlets . Bell , who earned a master ’ s degree from DePaul University , offers video training on biblical money management through Right Now Media . He has spoken at churches , universities , and conferences throughout the U . S . His unintentional reenactment of the Bible ’ s parable of the prodigal son completely changed his life , opened his eyes to a whole new way of managing money , and gave him a passion to help others manage money well . Matt lives with his wife , Jude , and their three children near Louisville .
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