I have come across a lot of Adventist and Christians that feel that even the mudane of purchasing a car or house is the Lords 'resposibility' and they dont have to do anything or even be informed or careful when they make a big purchase or long term investment.
Well, my granny always said "The Lord takes care of those that take care of themselves" and that always seemed to be good advice. Too many times I have seen a brother or sister get into debt, make a bad purchase, go into foreclosure, or lose a lot of money in a terrible investment or home buy, then turn around and say "Its the Lords will".
No, I dont think it was what He wanted for us or that this was the case, it most likely was just a careless buyer or unfocused Christian or Adventist brother or sister, who shifts the blame from their bad decisions on the Lord, and that just doesnt seem right.
We need to be informed and learn or have someone that can do negotiations or can give advice on a particular approach? Most first time buyers or purchasers of big ticket item know little or learn little from their few experiences and yet they get no help or advice from others that might have more experience or know the business in detail.
Have you ever helped anyone in such a case, do you feel that is part of helping a fellow Adventist brother or sister. Can you be the part that is a instrument in Gods hands to help another. Do you share that kind of knowledge for a brother or sister that needs help, isnt that even better than sharing a extra coat or old shoes with another. It may save them enough so they can buy their own or even so they can share with others so that they can be helped. Do you have knowledge to help others in these areas or do you have a successful strategy in Pricing, Comparing, Buying that you'd like to share?
Well, my granny always said "The Lord takes care of those that take care of themselves" and that always seemed to be good advice. Too many times I have seen a brother or sister get into debt, make a bad purchase, go into foreclosure, or lose a lot of money in a terrible investment or home buy, then turn around and say "Its the Lords will".
No, I dont think it was what He wanted for us or that this was the case, it most likely was just a careless buyer or unfocused Christian or Adventist brother or sister, who shifts the blame from their bad decisions on the Lord, and that just doesnt seem right.
We need to be informed and learn or have someone that can do negotiations or can give advice on a particular approach? Most first time buyers or purchasers of big ticket item know little or learn little from their few experiences and yet they get no help or advice from others that might have more experience or know the business in detail.
Have you ever helped anyone in such a case, do you feel that is part of helping a fellow Adventist brother or sister. Can you be the part that is a instrument in Gods hands to help another. Do you share that kind of knowledge for a brother or sister that needs help, isnt that even better than sharing a extra coat or old shoes with another. It may save them enough so they can buy their own or even so they can share with others so that they can be helped. Do you have knowledge to help others in these areas or do you have a successful strategy in Pricing, Comparing, Buying that you'd like to share?
