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We have always gone on holidays, we bought an old boat and restored it along with other hobby things, and I have never worked overtime, wanting to be home for my family as much as possible. What you say about giving is so right. I started tithing on my net income 25 years ago, then 2 years later was challenged to tithe on my gross income, then was challenged to give extra offerings. Even before the house was paid off I was giving a fair bit more than the gross tithe and God just seemed to keep providing.
My mother always wondered where the money was coming from. I have just an average paid job so its not like I have a massive income. What you have challenged me in though is to give more now that I am debt free. As you said God wants us out of debt for Him, not for us, even though we reap the benefits as well. So I will be prayerfully considering what extra to be giving and where. This is a great post Bob. Dear Readers This is such an amazing site!
I found it a couple of months ago and have been blessed and encouraged by the comments and posts. I am on my way to debt freedom one day at a time. I am a tither and a big giver. I had gotten into a really bad financial mess when my husband and I separated. We lost our house and had other bills that have gone waaaay behind as well. Now I am facing legal issues regarding these past due bills. My hats off to Anthony who talked about paying off his debts at the age of 49!!! I will try and match that somehow with what I already owe: God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.
I will no longer be a slave to the creditor but instead be the one who lends the biblical way. If the world took every thing the word says about borrowing and lending, we would be in a better position. Sorry it was so long! It sounds to me that most of us agree that personal debt should be minimalized so as to free us up to do more for God in areas where financial concerns would normally hinder us. Examples are charitable giving and philanthropy. However, I hear little discussion on capitalistic expansion through secured debt.
I could not have done it without credit much the same as the ancient farmers who had to somehow get the seed for that very first crop. Where did the farmer get the money to buy the first seed? Chances are someone gave him credit.
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Of course, Satan is attacking every aspect of that plan and Christians must now be stronger than ever. Having been on both sides of the issue, deeply in debt and debt free I can honestly say it is my opinion that God wants us to live our lives debt free. Debt free for the win baby! I am glad to have recieved wonderful advise, assurance and a hope that i will be debt freee soon.
I would request you guys to pray for me that i make wise decisions and handle God given money correctly…thanks again. Thank you for sharing your light on this topic concerning debt. I have read some of the comments as well and love that other entered. Some I somewhat disagree with, but they are their thoughts on the matter.
We were not allowed to touch the Bible much less read it. Thank God for salvation! It has enslaved so many Christians, to the point, they are unable to keep vows, help one another, or do the things that would security their freedom in Christ. Debt is not a gift from God! I am progressing toward becoming debt-free; each month that past, it is like a burden has been lifted from my family and I. I am fully convinced that this is the Will of God for His People. The women did not have to pay for the vessels or at least we can not say if she did.
She did not Owe. To me the biblical debt about good debt vs. You must trust in God to provide.
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You are trusting another Master to provide for your. If you use debt to to replace a provision or to increase your earnings it does become your master. If the debt leaves you with less money the next month. I will give what I feel is acceptable debt. I have never felt a slave for my mortgage as it just replaces rent.
Financing a car so you can get to work. If you loose your income you will be in trouble. Buying a car where you save the payment in gas. If your level of contentment does not change the debt is acceptable. It is true that God will provide but not through a loan. We are the ones to make debts and find it difficult to pay back. But when we realize our situation, causes and pitfalls and pray to God He surely hears and delivers us from this burden. God knows how to pay our bills and He allows some situations in our lives to teach us many things out of it.
In fact He loves us so much that when we cry to Him He responds and make a way for us. Its bcoz God sees through our hearts and intention in there. Well, what would you say about my situation? My in-laws, who are believers God bless them gives us loans. Not one or two, but several. But I do know that Proverbs On the business side, my man Dave Ramsey says that when you have a collections problem you actually have a billing problem. Look him up on it. This is especially true if you are self-employed.
I stand by what I said. Just the words of a debt free, self-employed guy. You make it sound as if there is no way to eat other than loans from your in-laws. I do know that as a business man if I was in a tight spot and someone lost paperwork that was essential to me being paid I would go sit in person with the owner of the business and explain to him that this was putting me in a bind and making his business look bad.
This could also be a learning experience of who not to do business with. We had to make the decision not to do business with certain partners unless they paid up front. Scott, I guess we have to agree to disagree.
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But I guess in my reality, there are other factors that put limits on what I can control. I stumbled onto you researching for a money management class with a focus on DEBT. Your words are so right on and I plan to devour your other articles. May I have your permission to use some of your thoughts; i. But, as stewards of the money that He has entrusted to us we have a free will to do what we wish with it. In addition and support of this article, Matthew 6: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.
How to Get Out of Debt and into Praise! by James T. Meeks (2001, Paperback, New Edition)
You cannot serve both God and Money. We strive to have God as our master but if we are indebted to a creditor, we have another master as well. The idea of not working again being a good thing, sounds like a human thing to me. God has lots to say in the bible about working and not that it is a bad thing.
Thanks for the comments on debt. We seem to be sinking in it deeper and deeper. I love God and I know God loves me. When things are not going as I think they should, I know it is due to: We are not in debt because of impulsive buying or purchasing luxury items. Currently, I am trying to figure out a way to get my children needed glasses, teeth cleaned, cavities fixed, gas to get back to college, etc. I just keep trusting God, try to do the right thing according to Him, and keep putting one foot in front of the other. I know how to write a resume and fill out a job application.
I know I am not the only person in this situation. Is the answer not to get them Christmas gifts? Seems a little harsh for children, but I wonder. I felt like we were in the exact same position until one day when I finally had enough I prayed that God would give me understanding or show me what I needed to do or was doing wrong. The next day out of the blue a coworker asked if I had heard of Dave Ramsey, the rest is history. These posts have helped me tremendously. One thing I know about God is he will direct our path if we seek him and obey.
The states in 2 Corinthians Debt is a weakness, desperation is a weakness. God will provide a way of escape if we will seek Him and Do. We can not succumb to worlds plan to get out of debt because of course it is a trap to keep us in debt. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths Proverbs 3: I have been laid off twice this past year from very high salary jobs, with a mortgage, student loans, and a lot of bills to pay. Only God could have sustained me.
My Debt is large, but the same way he is providing for me now, I will be out of debt soon. If the borrower is slave to the lender, then why does God want us to lend to others? Remember the Holy Word is for the leading of those who chose to follow Christ. He will make us ,His heirs and join. Hi Bob, so glad I stumbled across your site. I am enjoying the posts. I do feel I need to make one point,however. In referring to Deu. Verses, I understand those as being specific promises to the nation of Israel.
We must be careful not to take promises made to a specific people or person and apply them unilaterally. God can certainty also Bless us in that way but we need to recognize and be aware of the three kinds of promises found in the Bible: Thank you for listening. It is good to always live below your means than living above your means.
Each time you want to live above your means you are getting into debts and therefore making yourself a slave to somebody. God miraculously canceled this debt when the Egyptians drowned in the Red Sea. This is another example of God providing through a loan. My husband and I are on a mission to become debt free. I am grateful for this article. Our freedom is tied into pray and obedience.
Credit card companies and banks do good when lending with low to no monthly interest. A good advice from Valentin De Los Angeles. May God bless everyone who came to this site looking for advice about debt. Hello Bob, thanks for bringing up this topic again. It is a means of the enemy cheating us out of the abundance that the Lord have for us His Children. To be in debt is not right, it does not portray who our God is especially when one borrows and failed to pay back.
The bible might not have said debt but the main concept is that doing good is not to borrow and if you borrow pay back and not allowing it to bring shame to the name of our God. Your email address will not be published. Skip to content Skip to primary sidebar. You can then use these truths to build your faith since faith comes by hearing the word. Get ahead of the money game.
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I'm a grad student and a friend of mine gave this to me as a gift. I don't consider myself a very religious person, and I was rather skeptical of it at first. However, I found it to be inspirational and even informative.
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While it's very clear that the author is not a financial expert, I don't think it's his intent to come off that way. This book is definitely not for the super-intelligent wall street invester, but for the average joe who's got bills. A lot of scripture, but it supports his argument in a way that makes sense and is very encouraging even for a non-Christian.
What was most helpful to me were the ten steps to debt freedom, which are practical and easy to understand. The debt reduction chart is also good as a model to help the reader to organize a plan to pay back debt and prepare for saving and investing. I honestly don't see how his math was off, other than the fact that some of the interest rates he discusses have changed.
Overall, this is a good book, I think especially for young adults, college students and other people in my age group who are having a ball making debt. A surprisingly simple and valuable read. This book is by a Pastor who really cares about the community in which he lives in. He learned this valued info and passed it on to his congregation so that they too would be Out of Debt and in to Praise. Not only did he share this info with his flock he also shared it with over thirty thousand other households in his community because of a vision that he has for his community. The book is great and has some very good info.
This book helped me get on the road to being debt free. Some of the calculations were off but I understood where he was going. See all 4 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Learn more about Amazon Giveaway. How To Get Out of Debt Set up a giveaway. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Get fast, free shipping with Amazon Prime.