Why Money Should Not Be An

Issue in Providing a Christian

Education for Your Children

One of the most common parental objections when it comes to sending their children to a private Christian school is money. This is a very real problem because Christian schools cost money. A lot of money. But before we get too carried away with fiscal concerns, we need to ask ourselves an important question: “Do we have a moral obligation to give our children a Christian Education?” If so, then God will do for us what He does anytime He gives us a command. He’ll give us the means to obey it.

Statements like “God will make a way” or “If He’s called you, He’ll equip you” may sound a little trite. But they happen to be true. If you have a biblical mandate to provide your children with a Christian education – God won’t let a little thing like insufficient funds stop you from obeying Him - not if you’re committed to hearing and obeying His will in the matter.

He may give you a raise. He may show you how to cut a few corners. But one way or another, He will make a way – because if educating your children in a Christian setting is a genuine responsibility, the financial cost becomes a genuine need. And God has promised to supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).

There are other ways God may provide the necessary funding. In some cases, churches have been known to assist their members. Talk to your pastor and see if that’s a possibility. And, of course, many schools offer financial aid to needy families or scholarships to academically-gifted students. Contact the admissions department at your local Christian school.

At the end of the day, God may ask you to take a step of faith. Then another. Then another. Pretty soon, you’ll be walking in a promise that’s been repeated so often it’s become the quintessential Christian cliché. When God calls us to a task, He equips us to fulfill it. The Red Sea was no match for Him. The red in your checkbook won’t be, either.

This article is from Discover Christian Schools http://www.discoverchristianschools.com which is the public communications arm of the Mid-Atlantic Christian School Association.  Its purpose is to coordinate the message that Christian schooling is the best option for Christian parents. If you have any questions please call toll-free: 1(866) 822-5080 or visit their website at www.discoverchristianschools.com.