One of my favorite passages from Scripture is that which was penned by the writer of wisdom in Proverbs 25:28 (NIV). It reads as follows:
"Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control."

What we need to understand about that verse is that the wall of a fortified city were never intended to keep people in, but instead were intended to keep the enemy at bay on the outside of the walls, and prevent him wreaking destruction and death on those within the walls. The walls were for protection from the attacks of the enemy.

Self-control is like the placing of a wall that keeps the enemy at bay. And there is perhaps nothing so needful in the Christian journey as a good dose of self-control. A disciplined life has the tendency to slam the door in the face of the enemy of our souls, and protect us from the ravages of life, which so often leave us wounded and questioning along the roadside of life wondering what happened.

This is nowhere more true than in the financial arena of our lives. So often, we just expect everything to spontaneously work out. Our fore planning seldom goes beyond next week, and our self-control is sacrificed upon the altar of what I want or perceive that "I Need" right now.

Is it any wonder then that Financial Disaster strikes, and brings with it all of the attendant distress and stress? Could it be remedied? Can it be avoided?

The answer to that is yes. Though we cannot avoid every difficult circumstance a setback, if we know that they are a possibility, then we can make appropriate plans to address those difficulties and setbacks. And that is exactly why I, as your pastor, am offering an opportunity to you to attend the Financial Peace University class that I am teaching. It has proven to be a tremendous tool and help to my family and I. Therefore, I open the door for you also.

Here is the link to our class, https://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes/1038380 , along with a quick video that offers valuable insight for you today.

Serving the King of Kings,

Pastor Brady