Believe it or not, people survived for thousands of years without them. I will bet that they had situations arise where they really wanted something or really needed something but at the moment didn’t have the means to pay for it. They didn’t have the “escape route” that we have today with credit cards.
Phil4.19 says,”And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
I can’t say that there is never a situation to use a credit card, but how often is God wanting to do a miracle in our lives and provide for us like He promised and we just take the easy way out?
“And without faith it is impossible to please Him…”Heb11.6
What would happen if we decided that no matter how bad things looked, we would not put our trust in our credit cards, but we would trust that God will take care of each and every one of our needs?
I think He would be pleased.
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Hi! I’m lovin your post today! Great stuff! Too many people just don’t realize the potential for catastrophe that credit cards get them into. Have you looked into Crown Financial’s biblical principals for money management? You should. Great stuff there too.
That is a good point. I’ve already cut one of my cards in half. The other one (yes, I only have two) is locked in a safe in my closet.
Bob, Thanks for the link from the Widows Mite post. This needs to be shouted from the mountain top as soon as we are done shouting out our salvation by Jesus!! We were one of those, who often, used credit instead of faith but never used the credit for helping others. Much of our credit use was for medical expenses and the all-to-frequent recreational outing. Even worse, we used credit to buy groceries. We were so absolutely blinded by the lie of easy credit that we would often believe that getting a credit card or a loan approved was a blessing from God. After a 2nd and final bk, we have finally learned what it means to live, TITHE and give out of true faith in our Jehovah-jireh. We have been free from credit card use for a full year now. God’s miracles never cease.
Its funny you talk this way of credit cards, yet have ads for credit cards. Other than that I’ve enjoyed your site.
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