Seems like everyone is talking about reducing debt these days. From government to business to personal finances the call is strong and loud to reduce our debt. I wholeheartedly agree. It’s the smart thing to do so future generations aren’t saddled with our debt. While we’re on this debt kick I think it’s a good idea for Christ-follower’s (generous estimates say there’s anywhere from 1.5-2.5 billion, or a 1/3 of the world’s population) to work on our debt. Paul said we shouldn’t owe anyone anything except for the BIGGEST debt we owe:
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James called it the “royal law of love”. The love debt is at the heart of the Old and New Testament’s. So how are you doing on paying down your part of the debt?
Paying off debt requires discipline, commitment and hard work. I have never said this was easy, or that I’ve mastered the practice. Loving others without condition requires discipline, commitment and hard work. If love were easy the world would be one peace-filled place. Divorce, abuse, crime and social injustice would be headed toward elimination. If we were more intentional about paying off our debt of love churches would be filled and fewer people would be opposed or hostile to Christianity.
We seem to be good at “paybacks” (eye for an eye, etc.), but God had something else in mind than getting even with our fellow humans. Love pays off, not back. I’ve discovered that I owe so much and the best place to start paying is wherever we are right now! There’s always someone nearby who needs to be loved. So are you ready to pay down some love debt? Give it a shot. You will be shocked at the dividends that come your way as your heart becomes rich in gratitude.
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My name is Dan Scott.
You may remember me for all my years as a talk show host in Clemson, and for my work as the Clemson baseball play-by-play voice. And now I'm the voice of Furman University.
I have also started a foundation - the Every Day Foundation. And I'm looking for opportunities to speak to churches about my experience as a childhood victim of sexual abuse, how my life has changed since coming forward publicly back in November, and the path God has set me on for the rest of my life. A path I was traveling long before I knew it.
You can learn more about my foundation at our website - www.everydayfoundation.org.
We are in our infancy and need all the exposure and support we can get.
Thank you, and God bless you.
DAN
Dan
Of course I remember you! Your voice of humility is missed on the air! Proud of you for sharing your story and I will be in touch! Thanks for your transparency and the huge commitment you've made!
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