God doesn't want you to be in debt

There are points in our life when meeting both ends can be just akin to hanging in a rope. The opportunity which we were long waiting for is so elusive. Then comes hurdles in our life which we have to put up with.

When finances are really hard up, borrowing could just be an option. Borrowing is not bad after all, especially when money comes from good hands, from people who may just be around to extend help. But when borrowing becomes a vicious cycle then it could bore a stigma in your reputation. People who may be helpful in the beginning may well be hiding their faces from you, avoiding you and invent a lot of excuses.

God had given me the chance to alleviate financial difficulties that once my sister-in Christ was caught into such situation. She started borrowing necessity goods from the store nearby and sometimes she would turn to me for financial help. Of course, I won’t deny help especially for her; she had been a trusted friend. But when she started complaining about how the owner of the stores treated her, or say nasty remarks against her back, I realized then that my friend has been losing her sense of stewardship. I know her husband is earning a meager income and she is contented to be a stay-at-home mom, just waiting to receive salary share of her husband.

I know money had been playing a significant role in household or in couple’s relationship. The lack of it, could trigger a serious problem in the family union or the abundance of it may turn loose a closely knit-family ties.

Only when one turn to God for help can the piece of jigsaw be returned in place to complete the puzzle. I had a serious talk with my friend one afternoon to let her know that God doesn’t want her to be in debt. I know she is a hardworking person and have so much gifts that God had given her. She is resourceful, friendly, trustworthy and God fearing person. Combine these attitudes with those gifts that God gave her she could overcome difficulties without resorting to shameful vicious borrowing. I know God’s Word has been working in her, she may just be ignoring them. After a few days she opted to be a neighbors’ peddler, taking a commission for every goods she has sold. She learned to scrimp the little money that she have and God is continually blessing her, the friendly neighbors could just be around for help.

Romans 13:7-8

"Render therefore to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor"

8 "Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that love another had fulfilled the law


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