1st Corinthians 9:26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beats the air.
[5] A lack of discipline. Discipline and disciple come from the same root, and therefore, if one is lacking discipline it will run as a common thread throughout the fabric of life’s experiences. This applies to debts that are out of control which for various reasons are recurring and multiplying, even though persons may have pledged to themselves to stop the cycle. It is quite possible to become hooked on spending, so that rational thought and sound judgement give way to impulse and feelings.
To spend without any restraint, without time to count the cost, is to follow in the footsteps of the feds. Hence the reason why we stated earlier, that what is taking place in the higher echelons of society is now having a deleterious trickle-down effect on persons and families. And just like the runaway train we are facing nationally, the adverse results would also be seen and felt on a personal level.
Just for your information, if we decided to stop the bleeding on an individual, and a national level, if we were to make the tough decisions to reverse course, it will cost each of us about $120,000. And, that will continue to climb as long as we put off for another day, the discipline that is needed to make a change.
1st Corinthians 9:27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!