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When we walk in God's favor

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When we walk in God's favor, even the worst situations become opportunities for His glory and our growth. Yesterday, my daughter and I planned to pick up my wife and travel down to Naharlagun. Before we started, I noticed that our camper van's fuel tank was almost empty—only about 10% was left. I immediately remembered Jehovah Jireh , our God who provides. We searched for fuel at several petrol pumps, but every one of them was closed. Even though we could not find fuel, we chose to trust God and continued our journey in faith. Along the way, we unexpectedly met my brother-in-law. We explained our situation, and he gladly gave us 20 liters of fuel . When we offered to pay him, he refused to accept any payment. At that moment, my daughter smiled and said, "This is God's provision." We knew that this was not a coincidence—it was Jehovah Jireh providing exactly what we needed at exactly the right time. When we reached Possa, we discovered that the road was closed bec...

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt Biblical Financial Wisdom for Life and Ministry Opening Scripture Proverbs 22:7 "The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender." Introduction Many people think all debt is bad, while others think debt doesn't matter. The Bible teaches wisdom rather than extremes. Debt is a tool. Like fire, it can cook food or burn a house down. The issue is not debt itself but how and why it is used. I. Understanding Good Debt Definition Good debt is borrowed money used to create value, increase income, or build assets. Biblical Example In Jesus' parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), faithful servants used resources to produce increase. Examples Starting or expanding a business Purchasing productive farm equipment Investing in education or training Buying assets that appreciate or generate income Key Principle Good debt should help create more value than it costs. Discussion Question What investments today could increase your family...