Scripture: Exodus 22:14-15
“The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously.” Psalm 37:21 (NIV)
Valuable relationships have been broken and destroyed due to people’s refusal to repay debts owed others. Some people find it hard to return or repay when they borrow from others. When they need help, they persuasively get others to lend to them promising to repay.
They, however, comfortably forget or postpone repayment without considering the needs or feelings of the people who have lent to them. This is not an attitude God approves of.
Everybody borrows at one point or another. It is, however, important to ensure that the debt is repaid when it becomes due. There is no excuse for any believer to take undue advantage of other people’s kindness whether they are friends or family. The bible considers those who delay to repay their debt when they actually can or those who refuse to pay altogether as evil (Psalm 37:21a).
When you borrow from others, you must ensure to keep your word to pay back. If for any unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to pay, get the acceptance of the other party for an extended time. Do not expect them to or assume they will understand your situation. If what you have borrowed becomes damaged replace it or seek restitution with the owner (Ex. 22:14). Delay or complete refusal to do so puts you at the mercy of the lender and earns you God’s judgement. God wants you to live debt free (Romans 13:7).
PRAYER: Lord, give me the grace to always pay back on time whenever I borrow in Jesus name.
FAITH BYTE: I am richly blessed and free from all debt.
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