Posts Tagged ‘debt’
I Am Debtor
by Jarrod M. Jacobs When the apostle Paul wrote to the Romans, he said, “I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise” (Romans 1:14). What did that mean? How could he have been a “debtor” to them when he had not seen them yet…
Read MoreHow do I give if I’m a student and not making any money?
Question: Good evening, I attend graduate school. I just came across your website when I did a Google search about the collection if you’re unemployed. I wanted to ask a question based on the response that was given. I used to be employed last year, but now I am not. Because of my previous employment,…
Read MoreI loaned a brother money, but he hasn’t paid it back and I need it badly
Question: Hi, I’m in a bit of a situation here. A certain brother borrowed some money from me (about $500). That is indeed a lot of money because I took it from my savings to help out a fellow brother in need. He had promised to return it at the end of January but up…
Read MoreI just wanted to say thanks for sharing the brief teaching on debt
Question: Hey, I just wanted to say thanks for sharing the brief teaching on debt. I found it very insightful and helpful. Keep being a blessing. Answer: Thank you for the encouragement.
Read MoreShould we take out a loan on unsellable land and then let the bank foreclose on it?
Question: My husband is applying for a mortgage loan and is using a piece of land he inherited from his father as collateral. We do not actually need the money. But we want to dispose of the land as soon as possible because there are already other people occupying it and we could not eject…
Read MoreIf a Christian must file for bankruptcy, is he still obligated to pay off his debts?
Question: If one borrows money and they get behind the eight-ball, if you will, so they file bankruptcy, are they morally responsible to pay the borrowed amount back? I said if they did it with the intent of trying to rip someone off that was a sin, but I didn’t see how someone who innocently…
Read MoreMy parent’s debt is exhausting all of my savings. What am I to do?
Question: Hello, I’m kind of stuck in a situation. My parents have debt issues, and unless I help them out they will lose everything probably, or at least they would have to sell the house. In the last couple of months I have been helping them out while trying to earn money to go on…
Read MoreIs it a Sin to be in Debt?
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton An article in the paper caught my eye. “For some Christians, it’s a sin to be in debt.” As I continued to read, the author admitted that only a few “hardliners” say owing money is morally wrong. The verses they used to justify their belief were Romans 13:8, which says to owe…
Read MoreAvoiding Debt
Text: I Timothy 6:6-12 Firms go out of their way to offer me credit, For which, I might say, I am deeply indebted! – Doris O’Brien – I. A large industry has developed in the past hundred years or so A. It has existed for centuries, but it was commonly frowned upon until recent decades B. Once…
Read MoreWhat does the Bible say about credit cards?
Question: What the Bible said about credit cards, especially for the Christian? I cannot understand people using a credit card to give to the Lord. It brings many problems when you have no control over your spending. I cannot understand this. It is my belief that this is not God’s will. Could using a credit…
Read MoreWhat kinds of debt are permissible?
Question: In order to have my household in order for His glory, I understand we should not be in debt. What debt is permissible? House mortgage? College loans? Is there a biblical plan to reduce debt, whether credit card or other items? Answer: Firms go out their way to offer me credit, For which, I…
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