"Climbing Out of Debt"

“Climbing Out of Debt,” Ensign, Jul 2002, 67

Each quotation in this article comes from Gordon B. Hinckley, “To the Boys and to the Men,” Ensign, Nov. 1998, 51–54

“I am suggesting that the time has come to get our houses in order … ,” President Gordon B. Hinckley urged Church members during October 1998 general conference. “Self-reliance cannot obtain when there is serious debt hanging over a household. One has neither independence nor freedom from bondage when he is obligated to others.”
In this article there are excerpts from President Hinckley’s talk accompanied by personal accounts of how members have followed his counsel.

Realize It Is a Spiritual Matter

1 Paying an honest tithing.
2 Paying a generous fast offering.
3 Giving time, talent, and energy toward building the kingdom of God.
4 Following principles of self-reliance.
5 Cultivating gratitude.

Seek Divine Help

Budget, Eliminate Acquired Debt, Save

Avoid New Debt 

Teach Children to Live within Family Means

Choose an Affordable Home 

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