Biblical Answer

The Financial Crisis: A Spiritual Perspective

As you face the prospect of financial ruin, I want to encourage you to look beyond the immediate crisis and seek a deeper solution. The Bible teaches that we are not just stewards of our finances, but also of our lives. It's not just about saving our businesses or our families, but about saving ourselves. In 1 Corinthians 16:2, the Apostle Paul writes, "Every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it so that when I come no collections will have to be made." This advice is not just about being responsible with our finances, but also about being responsible with our lives. We are to prioritize our spiritual well-being and our relationship with God above all else.

The True Crisis: A Crisis of the Will

When we face a financial crisis, it's easy to get caught up in the external circumstances and lose sight of the deeper issue. But the true crisis is not just about the money; it's about our will. Are we willing to trust God and follow His plan, even when it's difficult? Are we willing to let go of our own desires and ambitions and submit to His sovereignty? The Bible teaches that we are to "not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6). This is not just a formula for success, but a call to surrender our will to God's.

A New Perspective: Saving Ourselves

So, what does it mean to save ourselves in the midst of a financial crisis? It means to prioritize our spiritual well-being and our relationship with God. It means to trust Him and follow His plan, even when it's difficult. It means to be responsible with our finances, but also to be responsible with our lives. As the Bible says, "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). This is not just a promise for the future, but a reality for today. We can trust God to guide us through the financial crisis, but we must be willing to surrender our will to Him. Only then can we truly save ourselves and find true peace and security.