HOW ABOUT ANCIENT WISDOM?

READING: DEUTERONOMY 15:1-6

Verse 1: “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release of debts”

How many mailings have you received inviting you to “take advantage of” the newest interest rate, get a better credit card or take the ultimate loan? How many callers are trying to entice, argue or manipulate people into accepting the financial “offer of a lifetime”. What about those who want buyers to use their product for a whole year before beginning to pay on their special credit plan? They are too many to count! Creditors want people in debt to them, and the longer the better! How different this was for the ancient Hebrews. For them the Law of the Lord established that creditors had to release borrowers from their debts at the end of every seven years. Many who today are being tempted into indebtedness, or suffering from it, would benefit greatly if we still respected Deuteronomy 15. If it were in use today, God’s ancient wisdom could still produce good practices for faithful stewards. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. Does your attitude toward debt agree with modern thought or ancient wisdom?

2. Take a few minutes to pray a prayer of praise or repentance as appropriate, regarding your attitude toward indebtedness.