You're not going to have to pay it back, right?
2007-10-29 05:46:05 · 37 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Rachel: In the afterlife (I assume you'll spend it with us), you won't need an education. Get a PS3 like JC!
2007-10-29 05:50:40 · update #1
True Christians obey the Word of God:
"Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law."
Romans 13:8 NIV
2007-10-29 05:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 9⤊ 3⤋
Because Christians believe we are in the end times, it does not mean that it will happen in our life time. A thousand years is but a blink of an eye to God. God is eternal and does not live with in the realm of earthly time. So, you must think of the "end" times as being perhaps within a few hundred years from now...which in the scheme of things is a drop in the bucket...and so, the time is very near. Also, being in debt is not a Christian thing to do for scripture tells us to pay what we owe.
2007-10-29 05:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by ceegt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Christians are supposed to bring other to Christ and by going in debt and taking advantage of the situation is dishonest, thereby not an effective way to bring others to Christ.
Because Mr. or Ms. Christian may die before the actual end of times and he/she doesn't want to make the remainder of the loved ones lives any more difficult by having debt collectors hounding them for money they don't have.
Because that's just stupid to do.
2007-10-29 05:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by Loves the Ponies 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because Jesus says that if you can be trusted with little you can be trusted with much. Therefore, if you are going to run up a bunch of debt, you are not being a responsible steward.
For Christians, the Kingdom of Heaven starts here where we are in these perishable bodies, and continues on into the eternal throne room of God (Heaven).
2007-10-29 05:50:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because it is against the teachings of Christ. We are not to be debtors or theives. We also do not know when He will return so we have to be ready at all times. He may come back tomorrow, He may wait another 15-30 years. You would have either paid back your debt or filed bankruptcy by then. So, what was your point?
2007-10-29 05:56:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sad true story:
Back in 1988 there was a pamphlet going around some churches saying that Christ was going to return on Sept. 9-11th. They had some mathematical formula worked out, and took into account time zones as the reason that no man could know the day or the hour.
My roommate at the time was convinced.
There were people who didn't enroll their kids in school, and who did run up debt. I'm thinking September 12th was a dark day for them.
So, yes some people draw that conclusion.
2007-10-29 05:51:22 · answer #6 · answered by Todd 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
The Bible says "owe no man nothing but love".
Why should we accumulate alto of debt to by things that are temporary, when we die we can't take anything with us so what's the point.
Besides, Christians are more for things that are eternal, like heaven, walking streets of gold, mansions with our name on it, etc.
We are living in the end times but no one knows when the end will be, not even the Son.
2007-10-29 05:52:22 · answer #7 · answered by wisdom_women 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Even if we are in 'end times', it says that no one will know the exact time. Therefore, though we may think that it's close, there's no guarantee that it's going to happen in the next week, or month, or year. Maybe not even in our lifetime! Then you'd be stuck paying it off as you wait. Not cool
2007-10-29 05:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible tells us that there are differences between Christians (including me) and the "Non christians"... Your question makes it so clear!!!!!
Christians try to avoid debts...
Romans 13:8 NIV "Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law."
Non Christians think like you...
The big difference is based on our hearts which are fully known and clear to God. Our wishes make the difference!
The hidden secrets and desires of everybody's hearts are open and clear to God.
2007-10-29 05:57:45 · answer #9 · answered by Desir D 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wrong. Most Christians try to have little or no debt. But to intentionally run up debt with no intention of paying it back would be something you'd answer for down the line. No thanks.
Book of Proverbs: 7 The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.
2007-10-29 05:49:53 · answer #10 · answered by cmw 6 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Because we're not suppose to do that. The Bible teaches against it, and that would only be cheating someone out of money. (also called stealing) In that case, we wouldn't be going with the Lord, either!
2007-10-29 05:56:55 · answer #11 · answered by byHisgrace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋