Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:8)
The Greek word opheilo is used for owe in Romans 13:8 and it carries a powerful message. It is literally defined this way: do not be bound, obligated, or in debt to anyone or anything.
Paul was making an emphatic statement that there should be no debt in our lives except for the debt of love we owe to God. Of course, that debt of love is one we can never truly repay, but we give back to God for eternity.
Why did Paul find it so imperative to explain this to the churches in Rome? First, living debt-free allows us to escape the slavery that debt creates in our lives. Proverbs says that the borrower is servant to the lender. Debt can enslave us, limiting our choices, and subjecting us to the demands of our creditors. If we are to be truly free to follow God fully, we must break free from these chains.
Living debt-free is not just a financial decision; it's a faith-driven choice. It is a commitment to trust in God's provision, to honor our obligations, and to avoid the entanglement of debt. It's about trusting God's faithfulness to provide and ensuring that we prioritize our debt of love to Him above all else. By breaking free from financial bondage, we can fully experience the abundant life Jesus died and rose to give us.
Practical Application
Are you are currently struggling with financial debt? Research and know your budget and find how you can eliminate the debt that is trying to enslave you so that you cannot fully follow God.
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