Biblical Answer

The Bible teaches us that we are not to worry about our debts and the money we need. Instead, we are to trust in God's sovereignty and provision. In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus teaches us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and then our needs will be added to us. This means that we are to put our trust in God's provision and care for us, rather than worrying about how we will pay our debts. In fact, Jesus says, "Which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" (Matthew 6:27). He also says, "Do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on" (Matthew 6:25). Instead, we are to focus on our relationship with God and trust in His provision and care for us.

In addition to trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, we are also to take practical steps to address our debts. This may involve creating a budget, cutting expenses, and seeking help from a financial advisor or counselor. We are also to seek forgiveness from God and others for any debts that we have accumulated. As the Bible teaches, "If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you" (Matthew 6:14). By seeking forgiveness and canceling our debts, we can experience freedom from the weight of our financial burdens and live with a sense of peace and contentment.

Finally, we are to remember that our debts are not just financial, but also emotional and spiritual. We may owe others for past hurts or betrayals, and we may feel a sense of anger or resentment towards them. However, the Bible teaches us that we are to forgive and cancel these debts as well. As Jesus teaches, "If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you" (Matthew 6:14). By canceling our debts and forgiving others, we can experience freedom from the weight of our past and live with a sense of peace and contentment. This is the true meaning of forgiveness and freedom from debt.