god’s money
The rich rules over the poor,
And the borrower is servant to the lender. (Proverbs 22:7)
I’ve not been a good steward of God’s money. Loans give us the false sense of security that we’re able to buy whatever we want. And we have loans for everything. I used to think that it was unnecessary to save such large amounts of money, because loans offered a faster way of financing purchases. Credit cards for short term purchases, and loans for long term puchases.
I am in debt of over a hundred thousand ringgit. And it’s going to take me a long time to pay it off under normal circumstances. But I’m glad that I realize it now, than later. I would’ve been less careful in my purchases. And I almost gave in to buying a 2nd car to use between my wife and I.
Sure, the loans I took were to purchase a home, a car…. and a lot of other people make large purchases with borrowed money, but I realize that’s not what God wants me to do. If God truly is my provider who provides all my needs, do I need to take a loan and suffer paying interest which is compounded annually?
Anyway, I believe the real repentance is in thinking that the money is mine, and that I can afford anything I want (even within reason), and not even thinking for a short moment what God would want me to do with that money.
It’s not a sin to borrow, but God would prefer it if I didn’t. So, I hope He helps me as I purpose to attain a debt-free life.
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