Chapter 9: Rationalization of Mankind

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B) The advertising failed to deliver the investments to offset the cost

of the ads and we were caught short with the inability to pay.

C) 9/11 came along and sunk the business further into a deeper cash flow crisis forcing me to retreat even further.

D) The radio station aggressively pursued collection efforts and eventually started a lawsuit.

The simple truth of the matter is, that had I obeyed God’s Law and refused to use credit, I would have never gotten into trouble with this debt. That is because I would have never had it. You see I too am still learning about our heavenly Father and the power of His Word. I have learned some painful lessons about debt. Nothing in my life has created such misery

as the use of debt. And no use of debt has ever produced the promised results. A businessman can easily rationalize the use of debt. Just give us an Excel spreadsheet. Indeed, business schools teach leverage of assets through the use of debt. Suffice to say that God has different ways. A wise man

once taught me, “What God decides, He provides.”

Therefore, if God wanted me to run those additional radio ads, He would have supplied the resources to pay for them upfront. Likewise, if God

wants you to go on that trip to Israel, He will provide the resources to pay for the trip before you have to commit. The exercise of faith is not trusting in God to pay off your debt after you make the commitment and get back from Israel. The exercise of faith is remaining obedient to God’s Word.

Romans 13:8 says: “Owe no man anything except for love.” — That should settle the question of whether we should borrow the money or use debt. The radio lawsuit was just another reminder of my own rationalization along with the rationale that I used at the time the ads were placed.

Going Into Debt Is Rationalization!

“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philip. 4:19