Is it OK to borrow money knowing you can't pay it back? You might get away with default or bankruptcy. But is there something else to consider?
The Bible says: "The wicked borrow and do not repay, the righteous give generously." Pslam 37:21.
WICKED
The Bible labels the person who borrows without paying back as "Wicked." This is not just a bad person or a sinner but someone who is evil. They are head and shoulders above others who do wrong.
THE WICKED PERSON STEALS
To borrow and not repay is theft and worse than theft, it is to commit deception. It adds lying to the crime of theft.
THE WICKED PERSON DOES THINGS GOD HATES
The Bible list six things that the Lord hates; these sins are above all others, but one thing is repeated twice- it is lying. (Proverbs 6:16-19). You borrow and say you will repay but you don't that is lying. It is often an ongoing lie that has to be repeated or reinforced. Often you lie to yourself first then to those you are borrowing from.
THE WICKED PERSON JOINS GOD'S ENEMY
God has an enemy, one that is your enemy too. This enemy has a weapon he uses above all others, and one he started. When we lie we are like this enemy, following his footsteps and giving him strength in evil. Satin is called the father of lies and a liar from the beginning. (John 8:44). To lie is to become one of Satin's followers in practice and to continue the process of becoming like Satin in character.
THE WICKED PERSON ROBS GOD
God is your Creator, and not only yours but the Creator of the person, or Lord over the institution you are borrowing (stealing) from. He is Creator of all wealth and Lord over all economies. If your Creator and Lord entrust blessings to another person or institution and you rob that person or institution of God's property they were entrusted with you are really robbing God- The Almighty, All-Powerful, Supreme Being, Commander of Angelic Armies. The English language does not have a word that describes such limits of stupidity.
THE WICKED PERSON HURTS OTHERS
DON'T DO IT!
(c) AdronThe Bible says: "The wicked borrow and do not repay, the righteous give generously." Pslam 37:21.
WICKED
The Bible labels the person who borrows without paying back as "Wicked." This is not just a bad person or a sinner but someone who is evil. They are head and shoulders above others who do wrong.
THE WICKED PERSON STEALS
To borrow and not repay is theft and worse than theft, it is to commit deception. It adds lying to the crime of theft.
THE WICKED PERSON DOES THINGS GOD HATES
The Bible list six things that the Lord hates; these sins are above all others, but one thing is repeated twice- it is lying. (Proverbs 6:16-19). You borrow and say you will repay but you don't that is lying. It is often an ongoing lie that has to be repeated or reinforced. Often you lie to yourself first then to those you are borrowing from.
THE WICKED PERSON JOINS GOD'S ENEMY
God has an enemy, one that is your enemy too. This enemy has a weapon he uses above all others, and one he started. When we lie we are like this enemy, following his footsteps and giving him strength in evil. Satin is called the father of lies and a liar from the beginning. (John 8:44). To lie is to become one of Satin's followers in practice and to continue the process of becoming like Satin in character.
THE WICKED PERSON ROBS GOD
God is your Creator, and not only yours but the Creator of the person, or Lord over the institution you are borrowing (stealing) from. He is Creator of all wealth and Lord over all economies. If your Creator and Lord entrust blessings to another person or institution and you rob that person or institution of God's property they were entrusted with you are really robbing God- The Almighty, All-Powerful, Supreme Being, Commander of Angelic Armies. The English language does not have a word that describes such limits of stupidity.
THE WICKED PERSON HURTS OTHERS
- You hurt the person you rob.
- The people who know you see a liar and thief.
- You family are hurt because you a no longer a person of character they can count on.
- Business relations are hurt because you are a hindrance.
- You hurt yourself because you have deceived yourself.
- Your children and grandchildren are hurt by a tragic example they will follow.
- Your economic future and that of your family.
- You hurt your character.
DON'T DO IT!
