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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL BY PATRICE TSAGUE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know that the borrower is a slave to the lender? How would you like to be completely free from debt? What are the dangers of debt?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore this topic together in today\u2019s devotional:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThen she came and told the man of God. And he said, \u2018Go, sell the oil and pay your debt; and you and your sons live on the rest.\u2019\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 2 Kings 4:7 (NKJV)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The miracle of\u00a02 Kings 4<\/strong>\u00a0is not only that God multiplied the oil, but that the Prophet Elijah was able to coach a bankrupt widow to become completely debt-free under very difficult circumstances.\u00a0If this widow under these circumstances can realize debt-free living, so can you and I<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is an excerpt from Art Ally\u2019s book,\u00a0Invested with Purpose<\/a>\u00a0about the danger of debt:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDebt is the enemy of a purposeful life. It robs us of our margin, holds us back from our passion and threatens our loyalty to God. In fact, debt may well pose the greatest threat to Biblical Entrepreneurs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the consequences of a debt-laden lifestyle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n