Scripture
The poor are ruled by the rich and those who borrow are the slaves of money lenders
Observation
Wisdom is God's gift to us It shows us the right way to live and the way to make our lives more fruitful.
One area of freedom where God wants us to live is financial.
It's a matter of fact that debt limits our freedom. We need to be careful and seek God's wisdom before entering into any form of debt.
Spending impulsively and thinking that our worth comes from our possessions- house, furnishings, car, gadgets etc.- will leave us under the control of others and limit our freedom to serve God.
Application
Do I own my possessions or am I owned by them?
Money experts talk about good debt and bad debt. Good debt increases our freedom by generating investment income or by reducing our dependence on others in the form of rent. Bad debt is the captivating kind which basically comes from tryting to live beyond our means.
To go into debt for purely selfish reasons without considering the long-term cost is truly foolish,
Let us walk in the wisdom which God brings through His Spirit.
Prayer
Than you Lord for your wisdom which makes even the most worldly part of our lives work better. Increase in me your wisdom Lord. Amen.
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