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How Important Is It for a Believer to Be Debt Free?

By Randy Alcorn

September 18, 2013

Randy answers questions on finances during a radio interview with Chuck Bentley.

Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) is the author of over sixty books and the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries.

Topics

Money and Giving

Should I Get Out of Debt First Before I Give Beyond My Tithe?

article March 11, 2010

While getting out of debt is a high biblical priority it is as much a wisdom issue as a righteousness one, and requires discernment and good strategy not just a single act of obedience.

Should I Tithe or Pay off My Debt First?

video March 11, 2010

Ask yourself “Why am I in debt in the first place?” Is God responsible for my unwise or greedy decisions that may have put me there? And even if I’ve come into debt legitimately, isn’t my first debt to God?

Debt: Who You Gonna Serve?

article February 1, 2001

It’s one thing to trust God to provide for our present needs (Matthew 6:33). It is another to presume upon him by dictating (via choosing to go into debt) the demand for, amount of and necessary duration of his future provision.