“The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives”.
Psalms37:21
The righteous have what they need, because God blesses them, and therefore they can give to others. 2corinthians9:11 teaches us that. God enriches us for a reason; so that we may be generous in every way.
Psalms37:21–37 Points out the blessings of the righteous. David describes not only their character and conduct but also how God bless them with promise of an inheritance, personal guidance, protection, provision, a good posterity and His presence. The blessing of God is the spring, sweetness, and security of all earthly enjoyments. And if we are sure of this, we are sure not to want anything good for us in this world. By His grace and Holy Spirit, He directs the thoughts, affections and desires of good men. God forsakes not His saints in affliction, and in heaven only the righteous shall dwell forever, that will be their everlasting habitation.
The ability to lend to others is referred to as a part of the promise of God to His people, and is making their condition as a prosperous one, in Deutronomy15:6 “ And thou shalt lend unto many nations, and shall not borrow”. The wicked man’s character is that he often borrow and not pay again.
Before coming to Christ, I would always bring need of money by the end of the month, so I would borrow money from my friend and pay her back when I got my salary. Though I was a nonbeliever Lord has put a character of loyalty in me, so I could return the amount in time. After attending financial discipline gift school, Lord help me to search my heart and showed me areas where I needed to make changes in financial matters, and by grace of God, I could do so immediately. Sometimes in our life’s journey, we need financial help in some of our emergency times, so we borrow money from our relatives and friends promising them to return it in specific time period, and I praise God for those who fulfill their promises and be loyal to their loved ones. But, if not, we need to learn something. I want to share some of my personal experiences. As a believer, we should always help our fellow believers in their need if we can, and so we all do. But, at the same time, we can experience ignorance of believers of being loyal. One of my fellow believers borrowed some money from me, and promised to return back in instalments every month. Two months passed and he has not even talked about it. Moreover he is talking on planning to go for a picnic. Another family borrowed some money with the promise to return back in two months, even after four months doesn’t speak a single word about it when we meets or talk on phone. Many of us may have Such experiences .I am not sharing this to point out their weakness. There may be some genuine financial reasons behind this, but if we are not able to pay back, we should talk to them and assure them that we will pay back soon.
God watches over the works of our hands and intentions of our heart. One day we will be accountable to Him. Let’s have integrity to clear our financial debts as soon as possible, so we can’t be called wicked. Let us ourselves be loyal and teach our fellow believers in love to be loyal and integral specially in financial matters.
Proverbs 21:21 “ He who follows righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness and honour”.
Prayer
Heavenly Father give us the grace to be loyal and righteous in our deeds. In Jesus name we pray.
Amen
Sol.Grishma Patel
