Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

22 Jan 2026

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”Ecclesiastes‬ ‭4‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭

Money is often one of the greatest sources of tension in marriage, yet Scripture invites us to see it as an opportunity for deeper unity and growth. When couples choose to manage their finances together, they are doing far more than paying bills or balancing budgets—they are practicing trust, humility, and faithful stewardship of all that God has entrusted to them.

Managing money as a couple requires intentionality. It calls for honesty—being open about spending habits, debts, and financial realities. It invites accountability—graciously helping one another remain disciplined and wise. And it demands a shared vision—aligning financial decisions not merely with personal comfort, but with shared values and God’s priorities.

When money is treated as a shared journey rather than a private burden, it no longer divides; it deepens connection. Financial stewardship then becomes an act of partnership and faith, strengthening both the marriage and the mission God has given the household. In this unity, couples discover that true security is found not in wealth, but in walking together with trust, purpose, and love.

Ecclesiastes‬ ‭4‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭ reminds us that financial stewardship was never meant to be carried alone. It teaches that unity in financial decisions strengthens trust, reduces anxiety, and aligns the household toward shared values and God-honoring priorities.

“Money can buy luxuries, but not love; beauty, but not happiness; fame, but not peace; partners, but not relationships.”