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Biblical Principles For Becoming Debt Free! »

Authors: Rich Brott, Frank Damazio
ISBN-13: 9781886849853, ISBN-10: 1886849854
Format: Paperback
Publisher: ABC Book Publishing
Date Published: May 2008
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: Rich Brott

Rich Brott
Rich Brott, formerly the Family Life Pastor at City Bible Church, is currently the Director of City Christian Publishing. Obtaining a B.S. in Business and Economics and a M.B.A. has given him the opportunity to serve as general manager, president and CEO of several very successful businesses.

Frank Damazio
Pastor Frank Damazio and his Australian-born wife, Sharon, have four children and reside in Portland, Oregon. After pioneering and pastoring Eugene Christian Fellowship in Eugene, Oregon, for twelve years, Pastor Frank returned to Portland where he succeeded Pastor Dick Iverson as senior pastor of City Bible Church in October 1995.

Pastor Frank holds a Bachelor of Theology degree from Portland Bible College and a Master of Divinity degree from Oral Roberts University. He is currently president of Portland Bible College and vice-chairman of Ministers Fellowship International, a fellowship of several hundred ministers and missionaries.

Book Synopsis

Break free from financial bondage! Biblical Principles for Becoming Debt Free! 's step-by-step
approach will show you how, while laying a foundation of biblical understanding regarding the
stewardship of your resources. Rescue your life and liberate your future!

Endorsed by:
Ron Blue, Dr. Kong Hee, Dr. Jack Hayford, Dr. C. Peter Wagner, Marilyn Hickey, and Others

This Resource is for:
- Pastors/Leaders
- General Christian Audience

	Foreword	15
	Preface	17
	Introduction	19
Section I	The Key
Key 1	Stop Spending on Yourself	25
Key 2	Start Giving to Others	26
Key 3	Discipline Your Cash Attitude	31
Key 4	Begin to Live Below Your Means	34
Key 5	Start Saving for Your Future	37
Section II	The Attitude
Attitude 1	I Can Be Debt Free	43
Attitude 2	I Can Break Bad Spending Habits	47
Attitude 3	I Can Choose to Pay Cash	50
Attitude 4	I Can Renew My Thinking	55
Attitude 5	I Can Change My Flawed Value System	57
Attitude 6	I Can Rise Above My Burden of Debt	60
Attitude 7	I Can Be Financially Accountable	63
Attitude 8	I Can Enjoy Life Without Spending Money	65
Attitude 9	I Can Find Financial Solutions	67
Attitude 10	I Can Change My Attitude--I Can Change My Life	69
Section III	The Responsibility
Responsibility 1	The Responsibility of Acknowledgment	74
Responsibility 2	The Responsibility of Understanding Creation	77
Responsibility 3	The Responsibility of Reflection	79
Responsibility 4	The Responsibility of Gifting Stewardship	81
Responsibility 5	The Responsibility of Productivity	83
Responsibility 6	The Responsibility of Time Management	85
Responsibility 7	The Responsibility of Planning Ahead	87
Responsibility 8	The Responsibility of Disciplined Living	89
Responsibility 9	The Responsibility of Diligence	91
Responsibility 10	The Responsibility of No Waste	93
Responsibility 11	The Responsibility of Handling Our Possessions	95
Responsibility 12	The Responsibility of Individual Accountability	97
Responsibility 13	The Responsibility of Giving Generously	99
Responsibility 14	The Responsibility of Seeking Wisdom in Matters of Finance	102
Responsibility 15	The Responsibility of Learning to Save	104
Section IV	The Biblical Principle
Biblical Principle 1	The Biblical Principle of Knowing That God Owns It All	110
Biblical Principle 2	The Biblical Principle of Seeking First	112
Biblical Principle 3	The Biblical Principle of Giving, Not Getting	114
Biblical Principle 4	The Biblical Principle of Supernatural Provision	117
Biblical Principle 5	The Biblical Principle of Open Heavens	119
Biblical Principle 6	The Biblical Principle of Kingdom Investing	121
Biblical Principle 7	The Biblical Principle of First Things First	123
Biblical Principle 8	The Biblical Principle of Being Proactive	125
Biblical Principle 9	The Biblical Principle of Resisting Worldviews	127
Biblical Principle 10	The Biblical Principle of Temporary Possessions	129
Biblical Principle 11	The Biblical Principle of Contentment	131
Biblical Principle 12	The Biblical Principle of Proper Motives	134
Biblical Principle 13	The Biblical Principle of Financial Stewardship	136
Biblical Principle 14	The Biblical Principle of Financial Supply	138
Biblical Principle 15	The Biblical Principle of Seeking Counsel	140
Biblical Principle 16	The Biblical Principle of Managing Possessions	143
Biblical Principle 17	The Biblical Principle of Appropriate Use	145
Biblical Principle 18	The Biblical Principle of Avoiding Overindulgence	147
Biblical Principle 19	The Biblical Principle of Financial Diligence	150
Biblical Principle 20	The Biblical Principle of Fiscal Planning	152
Biblical Principle 21	The Biblical Principle of Tomorrow Thinking	154
Biblical Principle 22	The Biblical Principle of Economic Rewards	157
Biblical Principle 23	The Biblical Principle of Being Debt Free	160
Biblical Principle 24	The Biblical Principle of Not Borrowing Money	162
Biblical Principle 25	The Biblical Principle of Financial Discipline	169
Biblical Principle 26	The Biblical Principle of Financial Danger	172
Biblical Principle 27	The Biblical Principle of Lifestyle Change	176
Biblical Principle 28	The Biblical Principle of Counting the Cost	180
Biblical Principle 29	The Biblical Principle of Refusing to Be a Cosigner	182
Biblical Principle 30	The Biblical Principle of a Good Name	187
Section V	The Practical Application
Practical Application 1	Make a Decision to Change	193
Practical Application 2	Determine Not to Overspend	195
Practical Application 3	Do Not Add New Debts	197
Practical Application 4	Break Free from the Spending Habit	200
Practical Application 5	Pay-as-You-Go	202
Practical Application 6	Manage Your Cash Flow	203
Practical Application 7	Follow a Budget	208
Practical Application 8	Generate a Financial Assessment	224
Practical Application 9	Determine What You Owe	226
Practical Application 10	Prioritize Your Debt	227
Practical Application 11	Determine How Much You Can Pay	228
Practical Application 12	Create a Payoff Plan	231
Practical Application 13	Get Professional Assistance	233
Practical Application 14	Communicate with Your Creditors	235
Practical Application 15	Determine and Reduce Your Time Goal	236
Practical Application 16	Stay Focused on Your Plan	238
Practical Application 17	Keep Your Goal in Mind	241
Practical Application 18	Decrease Your Expenses and Build Cash	243
Practical Application 19	Control Your Personal Credit	251
Practical Application 20	Manage Your Credit Record	253
Practical Application 21	Seek Higher Credit Scores	255
Practical Application 22	Rebuild Your Credit Rating	258
Practical Application 23	Stay Debt Free	262
Practical Application 24	Understand Financial Goals	265
Practical Application 25	Types of Financial Goals	267
Practical Application 26	Control Your Future with Financial Goals	269
Practical Application 27	Steps to Setting Financial Goals	273
Practical Application 28	Understand Financial Decisions	276
Practical Application 29	The Decision-Making Process	279
Practical Application 30	Steps to Making Great Financial Decisions	281
Practical Application 31	Plan for the Future	283
Practical Application 32	Save Money on Mortgage Interest	286
Practical Application 33	Save with Good Spending Habits	288
Practical Application 34	Save Money by Doing It Yourself	290
Practical Application 35	Money-Saving Solutions	292
Appendix 1	Spending/Budgeting Worksheet	295
Appendix 2	Biblical References to Finances	297
Appendix 3	Topical Index	300
Appendix 4	Scriptures Used Index	304
Appendix 5	Statement of Financial Condition	310
	Bibliography	311