09-18-11 AM - Achieving Financial Freedom pt. 3

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Achieving Financial Freedom
DEBT - NO!  SAVINGS - YES!

The Bible says no to debt

Debt enslaves a person to a creditor.
Proverbs 22:7: "The borrower becomes the lender's slave."

Debt obligates a person to earning pressures.

Debt undermines joy.

Debt erodes giving opportunities.

Debt unmasks character flaws.

What are some character flaws that get unmasked?
1) Lack of contentment.
2) Lack of patience.
3) Lack of trust.
4) Lack of self-discipline.

Debt imperils a Christian's witness.

What does it Take to Get out of Debt?
    A Decision.
    A Plan.
    An Accountability Partner.
    Time.

The Bible says YES to savings

Saving makes a person feel wise and free.

Saving frees a person from earning pressure.

Saving enhances joy.

Saving makes people capable of responding to giving opportunities.

Saving strengthens character.

Saving provides a powerful witness.

What Does it Take to Become a Saver?
    A Decision.
    A Plan.
    An Accountability Partner.
    Time.