Title

Double Debt

Scripture
“Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.”
(Romans 13:8)
Devotional
Two forms of debt are to be avoided. The first is obvious: Not having the ability to repay another. We are not to be financially or physically indebted to another. If we meet the obligation of an agreement, we are not in debt.
The second form of debt is not being indebted against our will. That is bondage. We’re not to subject ourselves to another in an inordinate manner. No man is to rule over you contrary to the rule and will of God. This is owing a debt that cannot be paid.
Instead of owing men what cannot be paid, love them. If I love you, I will not be in debt to you. If I love you, I will not have an inordinate relationship with you. If I love you, our relationship will always be honorable, aboveboard, and debt free. Therefore, be slow to borrow even slower to lend; but be quick to give and ready to receive.
Thought For The Night

“Do not waste your time bothering whether you 'love' your neighbor act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently come to love him. If you injure someone you dislike, you will find yourself disliking him more. If you do him a good turn, you will find yourself disliking him less.” C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity.

Evening Text
Romans 13:8: Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.
Looking for Answers
Evening Study Guide
Defining: “Debt”: Not having the ability to repay.
 
Referencing: “If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great,” Luke 6:34-35.
 
Applying: Are you in debt; get out as soon as you can. Are others indebted to you? Be willing to release them, if need be.