Have you ever wondered why your creditors seem to prosper, and you struggle? Here's a probable reason:
Matt 5:23,24 "Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."
The word for brother is a word used for "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman".
"Something against you" can also mean a debt. So if you owe someone a debt, you should reconcile first, at the very least settle how you can pay off your debt, begin a payment plan that will satisfy your creditor.
Think of it this way, especially of you sit in a church that teaches the "prosperity gospel". If you give to your church, and you owe a debt, you are giving your creditors money to that church, or organization. It is your creditor that becomes blessed, not you when you give that way.
You won't hear this from most pulpits, because they only want money, they aren't that interested in your well being. Do as Jesus said, reconcile with those you owe, step up to your debt. Remember, this doesn't mean that you have to pay 100% first, but at least make a plan that your creditor can live - and be happy with.
Matt 5:23,24 "Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."
The word for brother is a word used for "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman".
"Something against you" can also mean a debt. So if you owe someone a debt, you should reconcile first, at the very least settle how you can pay off your debt, begin a payment plan that will satisfy your creditor.
Think of it this way, especially of you sit in a church that teaches the "prosperity gospel". If you give to your church, and you owe a debt, you are giving your creditors money to that church, or organization. It is your creditor that becomes blessed, not you when you give that way.
You won't hear this from most pulpits, because they only want money, they aren't that interested in your well being. Do as Jesus said, reconcile with those you owe, step up to your debt. Remember, this doesn't mean that you have to pay 100% first, but at least make a plan that your creditor can live - and be happy with.
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