Hebrews 10 Do you trust God?

35So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward. 36You need to persevere, so that after you have done God’s will, you will receive what He has promised. 37For,
“In just a very while little,
He who is coming will come and will not delay.
38But My righteous one will live by faith;
and if he shrinks back,
I will take no pleasure in him.”
39But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

The early New Testament Christians were in danger of leaving Christianity and reverting back to Old Testament ways. Like them, we too are in danger of leaving Christianity for another god. The world wants to draw you back in chasing after material things.

As I look back at my life I realize how my grandfather left an impression on me. He was a simple man that led a simple life. He paid cash for everything. He built a small little two bedroom ranch house on ten acres with a 1-1/2 car garage. He took care of everything. He didn't go into debt. He didn't live beyond his means.

Today's society is different. The average household has $16k credit card debt! People want bigger houses, fancier cars, more adult toys. Why? Because they are living in the world for themselves instead of living for Christ.

If you can't manage your money based on your income seek help. Find a nonprofit agency that specializes in debt reduction and follow their plan.
Start with listening to the Dave Ramsey radio show. He gives advice on how to get off credit card addiction. I remember listening to him years ago and callers would call into the show with different methods of destroying credit cards. Some used blenders, paper shedders, lawn mowers ect. They played the audio of the credit card destruction!

Remember, Jesus is coming back. Look at the world around you if you need convincing.
Don't shrink back from your faith and allow yourself to be destroyed.
Don't chase after the world and all the lusts of it.
Seek God, seek Godly advice, pray for guidance in debt reduction and live within your means. Most of all, trust God with your finances.
Why is it that people trust God for some things but not their checkbook?
Are you tithing?

Blessings, David