We understand that you are facing a significant financial burden and feel overwhelmed by debt. First, let us remind you that God cares about every aspect of your life, including your finances. It is important to remember that God is our provider and that we should trust in Him, even in difficult financial situations.
However, it is crucial to address the issue of online trading. The Bible tells us to be good stewards of the resources God has given us.
1 Corinthians 4:2 WEB Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
While the Bible does not explicitly condemn trading, it does warn against the love of money and the dangers of get-rich-quick schemes.
1 Timothy 6:9-10 WEB But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
We encourage you to seek God's wisdom in managing your finances and to avoid risky financial behaviors.
Proverbs 21:5 WEB The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our brother/sister in need of financial freedom. Lord, You know the burden of debt that they carry and the stress it causes. We ask for Your divine intervention, that You would provide a way out of this debt and guide them to become better stewards of their finances.
Help them to resist any temptation that would lead them into further debt or financial distress.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray for wisdom, guidance, and provision.
Give them the strength to endure this trial and the faith to trust in Your goodness.
Lord, we also pray that they would grow in their knowledge and love for You, knowing that true wealth is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus stated:
John 14:6 WEB Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.
Also, know that we are admonished to owe no man anything but love.
Romans 13:8 WEB Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Also, we should not be involved in gambling or risky investments. The love of money can cause many problems rather than the sensible saving of resources and planning for the future. In the meantime, the borrower is the lender's slave.
Proverbs 22:7 WEB The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
So, we pray, advise, and rebuke you in love.