"The rich ruleth over the poor; and the borrower becometh servant to the lender." Proverbs 22:7

Putting daily expenditures on charge cards because of a lack of funds. 1 John 2:15

Putting off paying a bill from one month to another. Proverbs 22:1

Borrowing to pay fixed expenses. Proverbs 19:1

Becoming unaware of how much you owe. Proverbs 27:3-4

When you have creditors calling or writing. Matthew 5:25

When you have to take out of savings to pay regular bills. Ecclesiastes 4:6

When you make new loans to pay old loans. Ecclesiastes 5:4

When married couples are arguing about finances. Proverbs 15:27

When you begin to entertain thoughts of dishonesty in finances. 1 Timothy 6:10

When you find it difficult to tithe. Malachi 3:8

When a man's wife has to work to help you meet basic needs. Titus 2:5

Signs of Financial Bondage Though Well Off

Having More faith in money than in spiritual things. Pr. 3:5-6

Having a burning desire to get rich quick. Prov. 28:20

Having ambitions or goals that are not square with the will of God. Ecclesiastes 5:10

Compromising Christian ethics. Je. 17:11

Failing to honor a moral obligation. Romans 13:8

Biblical Principles, inc. September 26, 2002

This message is the first message in the series, usually preached during the Sunday School hour. 45 minutes.