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September 26, 2007
Two main causes of debt
It occured to me the other day that there are two main reasons why we've become a people who find it easier to acquire debt than to save: the pursuit of pleasure and the need for approval from others.
There is nothing inherently wrong with the pursuit of pleasure. God tells us that he wants to give good gifts to his children. And Jesus promised an abundant, full life. However, debt rarely leads to any lasting pleasure. In the end, we are often left with a table full of bills and a soul that remains unsatisfied.
The need for the approval from others is taught from an early age. The brand of the clothes we wear, the make of the cars we drive, the neighborhoods we live in all provide for us physical examples of power, position and prestige. However, the approval from others lasts only for a short time. And we must consistently find a new reason for others to be impressed with our success. Again, we are left with a soul that remains unsatisfied.
If the average American today spends $1.20 for every $1.00 that he or she earns, that means there are a lot of people searching for satisfaction that remain unsatisfied. It's A New Day introduces people to a new way of thinking which leads to a new way of living. One that returns the focus back to God's intention: for his creation to live not only in relationship with the Creator but also to use the time, talents, and money God has freely given us to invest in eternity.
Posted by bstroup at September 26, 2007 1:51 AM
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