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Your Question:
How do I deal with the pain and shame of being in debt?
Answer:
The pain and shame of being in debt can be overwhelming. As someone who has walked with God for many years, I've learned that the first step to overcoming debt is to take responsibility for our actions. We must stand up and make a decision to change our ways, right now. It's not about waiting for a better time or until we feel like it, but about making a commitment to God and to ourselves to take control of our finances. The Bible teaches us that when we act as guarantor for someone, we can expose ourselves to a situation where we have an obligation to pay, but no means by which to do so. This is not an attempt to please God, but to show off and put Him in our debt. Instead, we should do good to others because they are made by God and desire their own happiness, just as we do. When we help others, we learn to love them more, and that's a habit we should cultivate. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with debt, but I've also seen the freedom that comes from living debt-free. It's not just about paying off our debts, but about learning to live within our means and trust God with our finances. We must pray for God's guidance and wisdom, and commit our finances to Him. As Jesus said, "If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins" (Matthew 6:14-15). In the same way, when we forgive ourselves and others for past financial mistakes, we can move forward and live free from the burden of debt.
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