Deuteronomy 15:5 Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day. 6 For the Lord thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.
As we close, whenever an individual or a nation has become embroiled in the snares of credit, diligent and well directed effort are to be made, in order to reverse the gravitational pull downwards. There are times when even valid needs may have to wait so as not to upset delicate balances between inflow and outflow. Yes, folks may actually need it, but do you need it at this very moment, or could it wait until a more convenient financial season, if we are to avoid taking on more debt?
Again, paying the bare minimum on an outstanding balance is to be avoided wherever possible because these are the kinds of folks, credit card companies and financial institutions love the most. If we look to God for wisdom in managing the temporal affairs of life He will be more than pleased to lead us in the right direction. The wisdom of this world is often foolishness with God, and the Christian in our day has unnumbered and varying snares being laid for our feet every day.
Let us therefore consult with The Living Word, and the written word, for advice, intelligence and good understanding, so that like the character in Pilgrim’s Progress, we may avoid the slough of despond. We therefore end with a passage of scripture that would encourage us to seek the wisdom that comes from God, for it is His ways and His principles that always make the most sense in life.
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!