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To imitate someone we admire means that we try to mimic their attitudes and actions. So if our desire is to become more like Jesus, we need to pattern our lives after His. Dr. Jeffress describes the primary passion of Jesus, which should in turn become our passion as well!

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“The wicked borrow but do not pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives.” – Psalm 37:21

When someone owes you money and doesn’t repay it, emotions can run high—frustration, hurt, and even resentment. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or fellow believer, unpaid debt can strain even the strongest relationships. So, how should we respond when repayment never comes? Let’s explore that together.

It’s natural to assume the worst when someone avoids repaying a debt. But Scripture calls us to pause and lead with understanding.

“Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.” – Proverbs 14:29

The person who owes you might be experiencing genuine hardship, such as job loss, medical emergencies, or family struggles. Begin by asking how they’re doing. Show empathy. Offer flexibility, if possible, such as a revised payment plan. This can foster honest dialogue and reflect Christ’s love in action.

Before confronting the situation, pray. Ask God for wisdom, peace, and soft hearts on both sides. When you enter the conversation with prayerful humility, your response becomes a witness, not just a reaction.

If the debtor is a fellow believer and continues to avoid the issue, Jesus outlines a redemptive process in Matthew 18:

1. Speak privately to them.
2. If unresolved, bring one or two others.
3. If the issue remains unresolved, involve the church leadership.

The goal isn’t shame—it’s restoration. Seek truth and preserve the relationship, creating a path forward instead of building a wall.

In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul warns believers not to sue one another over civil matters, saying, “Why not rather be wronged?” Unity and love matter more than financial recovery. However, this doesn’t mean legal action is never appropriate.

If fraud, abuse, or serious legal injustice is involved, Romans 13 affirms that civil authorities exist to uphold justice. Seeking legal recourse in these situations may be necessary, especially if livelihoods are at stake. Just be sure your motivation is fairness, not revenge.

Regardless of the outcome, Jesus commands us to forgive:

“Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone…” – Mark 11:25

Forgiveness doesn’t ignore the debt—it chooses not to hold bitterness. Sometimes it leads to repentance; other times, it simply frees your heart.

Unpaid debt is frustrating—but temporary. Relationships, witness, and Christlike character endure. Ask not only, “How can I get this money back?” but “How can I reflect Jesus in this moment?” Generosity and forgiveness point to a Savior who forgave us when we had nothing to repay.

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• My brother and sister had a trust together with three houses. My sister has since passed away, and my brother is still alive. The trust already has money in it, a

We don’t take our young kids to the shoe store to learn to tie their shoes. W e don’t take them to the dentist to learn to brush their teeth. W e don’t take them to a nutritionist to learn to eat their vegetables. No, there are certain things parents teach their kids. It’s just part of being a parent. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out those things that go along with being a Christian parent . . . namely to pass along our faith . . . to train them up in the way of the Lord . . . to disciple them.

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The devil wants to split us from the fabric of God’s love—making us believe God doesn’t keep His promises. But Jesus fought off Satan by using the Word of God. In this message from Matthew 4, Pastor Lutzer reveals the underlying purposes of temptation—purposes of both the devil and God. Temptation is the crucible of faith. 

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Today on Bold Steps with Mark Jobe, we’re learning what it means to be chosen. Earlier in the week, we began a new series called, When You Believe … Everything Changes … and we’d been learning about what it means to Take Your Place in the Kingdom of God.  Last time, we learned what it means to be blessed … and today, Mark’s going to show us how and why we’ve been chosen.

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In Romans 7, the Apostle Paul describes a battle raging within him. Is this a picture of the Christian life, or do these verses show us Paul’s life before his conversion? Today, R.C. Sproul speaks on our struggle with sin.

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R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.
 
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Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast.

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