Financial infidelity is viewed as a “premeditated crime” because hiding or lying about money takes active and deliberate planning. And many people view it as worse than cheating, physically, on a partner. In the case of abuse, this is a completely justifiable “crime.”
Financial infidelity occurs when couples with combined finances lie to each other about money. For example, one partner may hide significant debts in a separate account while the other partner is unaware.
What does the Bible say about financial infidelity? As husband and wife become “one flesh” this means a union of their entire being—physically, emotionally, spiritually, and, yes, even financially. In 1 Corinthians 7:4 God commands, “The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband.
Often, hiding money = financial infidelity
But often, hiding money, bank accounts or spending from your partner is a form of cheating. And it can have as devastating effects as being physically unfaithful. Hiding money from your spouse or partner is financial infidelity. And it's more common than you might think.
Whatever the reason, hiding assets, income and debt is not only unethical; it's also illegal and subject to severe penalties IF discovered. But even so, the burden of proof is often on the spouse with less financial resources (typically the woman) to prove any such unscrupulous behavior.
Here are eight ways to protect your assets during the difficult experience of going through a divorce:
Financial infidelity is among the more common causes of modern divorce.
Reasons Spouses Lie
There are many reasons your spouse may be dishonest with you. ... People often lie not necessarily to deceive, but to protect their own ego. They're ashamed of what they're trying to cover up, they are afraid of the consequences, and they don't want to have to live with your disappointment in them.
Practical strategies for dealing with financial infidelity
Financial abuse involves controlling a victim's ability to acquire, use, and maintain financial resources. Those who are victimized financially may be prevented from working. They also may have their own money restricted or stolen by the abuser. And rarely do they have complete access to money and other resources.
Infidelity is unfaithfulness to a spouse or sexual partner, and it can also be disbelief in a religion. Some say this violation of the sexual exclusivity contract is the root of all sins. “Thou shalt not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14) is one of the Ten Commandments.
Righteous God, I thank You for who You are. I thank You for being the God of Abundance because I know that my financial miracle will come by Your divine power. You are able to bless me abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that I need, I will prosper in every good work.
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