Becoming debt-free is something every Christian can—and should—accomplish. The Bible tells us in Romans 13:8 to “keep out of debt and owe no many anything, except to love one another....” In fact, as believers, we should be the lender, not the borrower (Deuteronomy 28:12).
Getting out of debt basically requires some decisions on your part.
“Lord, help my finances!”
If you are like 40 percent of American families who spend more than they earn, you have probably spoken those words. And Americans aren’t alone. Consider this:
Borrowing money is not a sin.
But it isn’t God’s best either.
Everything in God’s Word is designed to keep you at the top in every area of life—including financially. You are called to be the head, not the tail; above, not beneath; and the lender, not the borrower (Deuteronomy 28:12-13). In other words, borrowing money is not the goal!
If you want to move to the top as God intended, make debt freedom your aim. Build your faith to receive cars, houses and anything else debt free. And make a decision to stop using credit cards!
Debt-free living is certainly God’s best!
There is no question that it is God’s will for you to live debt free. His Word says He will make you the head and not the tail…and bless all the work of your hands…and you will lend and NOT borrow (Deuteronomy 28:12-13). That means He will help you get there!
On becoming debt-free, Gloria Copeland says, “You are only one decision away from debt freedom.”
God’s will for His children is THE BLESSING—to be the lender and not the borrower, above only and not beneath (Deuteronomy 28:12-13). But if you’ve found yourself in a tough financial spot, take heart; there is deliverance available for you.
If you’re in a place where a financial advisor has recommended that you file for bankruptcy, first and foremost seek the Lord, and if you feel a peace about moving forward, do so. But one thing is very important—watch your words.
Generally speaking, we tithe on our income. Loaned money from a bank or lending institution is not income, but debt that must be paid back with interest. Therefore, loans are not sources of income, but sources of expense that would not require a tithe.
The Word promises you a long life—but how long? Discover how old old is according to the Word and then receive that promise for yourself in this excerpt from Gloria’s new book, Live Long, Finish Strong!
Long before they faced the challenges of Desert Storm, Jeffery and Delilah Helms had worked hard to build a solid foundation of faith. As newlyweds, they had become Partners with KCM and began each day in prayer, in the Word and watching the BVOV broadcast.
The LORD isn’t trying to keep secrets from you. He’s speaking to you, teaching you and guiding you all the time. If you have ears to hear, before long you’ll be going fishing!