The Journey Out of Financial Bondage

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "How Did This Happen?"

Have you ever asked yourself that question about your financial situation? Maybe you've reached a place where the pressure from your ever-increasing debt feels like a 3-ton truck parked on your chest. As your bank balance continues to decline, so does your hope for a brighter future.

Let's be honest. No one starts out their adult life thinking, "Wouldn't it be great to be a slave to Mastercard, Visa, or Sallie Mae?" Yet that's exactly how Proverbs 22:7 describes the relationship between a borrower and their lender.

When we get that first credit card or loan, we don't plan to rack up charges we can't pay at the end of each month. Nor do we intentionally refuse to save for emergencies. Usually it happens because of the small decisions we make each day ? combined with the lack of a realistic spending plan. Before we know it, we're drowning in a sea of debt without a lifeline.

This tension is the reason Crown Financial Ministries created the free, online mini course - 5 Steps to Debt-Free Living. The goal of this video series is to help individuals and families understand:

• What really causes debt
• How to get out of debt
• How to stay out of debt
• Next steps to pursuing financial freedom

Admitting There Is a Problem
Unfortunately, many of us have experienced that sinking feeling of stress, anxiety, and insecurity firsthand.

We know that credit cards can be dangerous, but we use them anyway. And sometimes it is just a few small mistakes that lead to bigger ones. The Credit Card Act of 2009 made it somewhat harder for students to obtain credit cards, but it didn't completely eliminate the potential debt risk. Most Americans today borrow money for secondary education, which can create a recipe for disaster. In fact, graduates from the Class of 2016 finished college with an average of $37K in student loan debt.

Finding a Way Out
The Bible includes more than 2,300 verses on money and possessions. God's Word addresses practical topics like planning, spending, debt, saving, and investing. But it also teaches us about heart issues, such as ownership, contentment, honesty, and generosity.

The way we handle what He gives us (whether it's a lot or a little) is an indicator of what we believe about Him. And every lesson God teaches us in this life is preparing us for the next.

The Intersection of Faith and Finances
Through Crown's 5 Steps to Debt-Free Living course, you'll learn what the Bible really says about debt, credit cards, and lending. When your beliefs and behaviors about money align, you start to experience peace and freedom beyond what the world has to offer. Your stress levels decrease, your joy increases, and your relationships improve. Giving no longer feels like an obligatory strain, but a joyful gift. Your legacy richens in value, impacting future generations for years to come.

If you're ready for Biblical help to change your financial future, now is the perfect time to take that first step. Get free access to 5 Steps to Debt-Free Living today and start your journey to true financial freedom!

Crown Financial Ministries is the largest non-profit Christian financial ministry in the world, founded by Larry Burkett in 1976. CEO Chuck Bentley is a well-known author, speaker, and daily radio program host. Crown exists to help people discover and live by God's design for their work, finances, and life.

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