Already in Debt? How Christians Can Move Forward Without Shame
Already in Debt? How Christians Can Move Forward Without Shame Debt is often discussed in Christian circles as though there are only two kinds of people: those who followed biblical wisdom and those who failed. Real financial lives are more complicated than that. Some people borrowed because they were impatient, discontent, or living beyond their means. Others faced medical bills, job losses, family emergencies, failed businesses, or circumstances they did not fully understand. Many Christians made decisions that seemed reasonable at the time and later discovered how much pressure those decisions placed on their families. We should not excuse unwise choices. But we also should not place unnecessary shame on Christians who already carry debt. Debt May Be Part of Your Story Perhaps you currently have: Credit-card balances Car payments Student loans Medical debt Personal loans Business debt A mortgage Past-due accounts You may regret some of the choices that brought you here. You ma...