Why is financial debt such a powerful instrument in the end times? Solomon says: "The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrow is servant to the lender." Proverbs 22:7 This lender and servant relationship is a key factor that will help allow the Antichrist to rule over the financial markets of the world. World bankers could gain control over everyone just by keeping them in debt. The Bible warns where this kind of debt could ultimately lead. It is wonderful thing that Jesus Christ paid our spiritual debt upon the cross! 2 Corinthians 8:9