Is filing for bankruptcy an option for a follower of Christ?
Psalm 37:21 (NIV) states, “the wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously.” So, if you borrow you must repay. Usually folks get into deep debt because of poor choices motivated by greed, pride, or other self-centered decision, never by responding to Jesus’ call. The best way to learn from past blunders and prevent a recurrence is to take responsibility for them, accept where we are, and then depend on Jesus to lead us through, as He promised. Although we must bear the effects of our poor choices, Jesus will be with His children always, and guide us through our difficulties (Psalm 23). But we need to be patient and be open to adjusting our lives as we learn from Him. It’s important we shun quick fix offers because they won’t last. Only through a personal relationship with Jesus will we find lasting solutions (John 3:1-21).
