Till Debt Do Us Part. Part [8] 10/18/2026 (Morning thought)

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!

Till Debt Do Us Part. Part [7] 10/18/2026 (Evening thought)

Nehemiah 5:8 And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer.

[2] If your outflow is greater than your inflow, you’ll have a problem on your hands, sooner or later, for a system like that cannot go on forever, since it is not self- sustaining. Remember that the issue with Lake Mead and Lake Powel is that the outflow is greater than the inflow, that’s all! [3] Covetousness is the root of all evil, for if we can learn to be content, much of the evils and stress we suffer with can be avoided.

It doesn’t mean that we should not shoot for the stars, but being willing to wait while shooting is a great idea, because Rome was not built in a day. [4] Shabby accounting is one of the problems which often drives persons and nations into debt. Every Christian who is capable, should be aware of inflows and outflows so that at the very least you know how your resources are being spent.  

But if you do not know, it could be problematic to make adjustments, and cuts where needed, at such a time as this. Some farmers are discovering that the tractors they use for harvesting can drink more than one thousand dollars in diesel in one gulp. And because there is no end in sight, many are now finding themselves in a quandary, as to whether the trade they have done all these years, will be a viable option going forward. The Bible encourages us all as Christians to be strict accountants wherever it is possible.

Proverbs 27: 23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!