Biblical Answer

The Bible teaches that God is sovereign over all creation, including the economy and the distribution of wealth. Therefore, it is not ultimately up to us to decide how much we can afford or not afford to keep our homes. God is in control and will provide for our needs, even if we have to let go of material possessions. In Psalm 127, David writes, "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain." (Psalm 127:1) This means that even if we work hard to build a house, it will not be secure unless God is at the center of our lives and our finances. It also means that even if we have a house, it will not protect us from the trials and challenges of life. In Matthew 19:21-22, Jesus teaches, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." This means that our true wealth and security come from our relationship with God, not from our material possessions.

When it comes to affording a home, we must be careful not to put our trust in the things of this world. As the Bible teaches, "You cannot serve God and money" (Matthew 6:24). We must prioritize our relationship with God and trust that He will provide for our needs. This means being content with what we have and not being greedy for more. In Hebrews 13:5, we read, "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'" This means that we can trust God to provide for us, even if we have to let go of our homes. In fact, as the Bible teaches, "We brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it" (1 Timothy 6:7). This means that our material possessions are not ultimately secure, and we must not put our trust in them.

So, what if you can't afford to keep your home? The Bible teaches that we are not to be anxious about these things, but rather to trust in God's sovereignty and provision. In Matthew 6:31-34, Jesus teaches, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." This means that we must not worry about our material possessions, but rather trust that God will provide for us. In fact, as the Bible teaches, "We are aliens and strangers in this world" (1 Peter 2:11). This means that our true home is not in this world, but in heaven, where we will dwell with God forever. So, we must not put our trust in our material possessions, but rather in God's promise to provide for us and give us a home in heaven.