The Bible gives people a lot of financial advice, but unfortunately, it's easy to get caught up in materialism and secularlism in this world. If we follow God's word about finances, I believe we will be blessed.

God Bless,

James Garritson

Since debt is a huge problem in America, I have included a link to a SNL skit on staying out of debt. The skit stars Steve Martin and you can download a small video file of this skit.

Don't Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford (SNL Steve Martin Skit)

Be indebted to wise elders, not creditors, an article by Scott Reeder, from his Weekley Reeder column offers some excellent advice about credit and debt. Here's a quote from his article: But Grandpa's values are disappearing, along with his peers who weathered the Depression. Grandpa's philosophy can be pared down to a core principle, which seems to be mostly lost on today's credit-mired world: If you don't have the money for it, don't buy it. I know that may sound radical, but it doesn't stop there. Grandpa had an additional clause: Even if you do have the money for it, still don't buy it (unless absolutely necessary); save the money instead.