Loans and Debt
The day we’re living now, are not far away with trend and style, for some the easy way out is with debt. With so many offers of credit, collateral, loan, etc., Christians must face the reality of the reality of debt. To that end, Christians need to know, what the Bible’s teaching on the subject of accounts payable. Can a Christian debt? Let’s look at the whole Bible verses related.
Since centuries ago, even in the bible recorded that people that day living with debt and loan as well. So, debt is considered something that must happen in the community. This is evident from numerous verses in the following:
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Trusting the Lord
As we all know very well, life often confronts us with unexpected circumstances or painful. Sometimes this situation leave us a sense of fear, despair, and frustration. Consequently, we may question whether God is really reliable.
The moments have problems that seem to come and go, we can hold on to this truth: God is perfect in His love. Based on I John 1:5 “This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.” In other words, everything that my heavenly Father do is right. And if He is a loving God, then it is impossible for him to treat each of His children the wrong way. We must be sure that whatever place or allow Him in our lives is good and that his motives were truly genuine.
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Control the tongue
Every word that we said, have the power! Like the story of a teacher who was explaining to his students about the power of words to the person’s reaction. His student protests “I do not agree, Teachers. How could these words have great effect on us! ”
The teacher snapped, “Sit down! you stupid kid! “The Face was all red, shame mixed with anger, and said” I do not think teachers can say so rude. “The teacher said in a soft voice,” Excuse me who got carried away. I am truly sorry. “The student became quiet.
Then the teacher said, “Look, it only needs a few words to evoke anger and it takes a few words to calm yourself. That’s the power of words! ”
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Money against Relationship
Do not spend your entire life to put together something that is not eternal. How much better if you use your time to invest in things that are eternal. Be the recipient of the blessing and enjoy the wealth and prosperity that many are not intended to accumulate worldly possessions are temporary. That wealth should be used to build the foundation for the heavenly treasure. Do not keep it for personal enjoyment only, wealth should be used to expand the kingdom of God. All the wealth you have acquired in this life is just a shadow of all that will come in another world.
At the end of your life, whether you would turn and hope you have a bigger house or nicer car, or that you spend more time with your family and your friends? The only thing that can (and will) you take from this life is your soul. How much time do you spend each day to pursue a lasting treasure in the pursuit of wealth is temporary?
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Anger trap
It’s important to realize that believers can experience moments of anger, but still remain together with God. But anger is allowed to linger can be an opportunity for Satan. He can quickly instill the truth is wrong in our minds: The man deserves scolded. You do not want to be like that! God knows your frustration. By giving people a reason to keep his anger, Satan created strongholds in their lives. It is a folly by hiding behind the wall (Ecclesiastes 7:9).
Do not give place to the devil even for one millimeters. Conversely, as believers we must respond by forgiving that person just as God has forgiven us. His mercy is unconditional; not hurt if the Lord will not forgive us. But God is not the case, He forgives us. So we have no reason to keep anger to others.
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