Will the IMF be our new boss?

Steve Lyston, Contributor

Undoubtedly, when a nation fails to seek God for its direction and guidance, then that nation is going to find itself in a constant state of severe oppression.

We can't grow and develop a country, a nation, when all that the nation does is borrow! When someone borrows, there are also stringent requirements that go along with it, which will hinder that country from making the necessary changes to bring the country into growth and prosperity; and the creditors call the shots.

If this is the case, then know that the hands of the authority of the day will be tied if they are to attempt to bring the country on a path of prosperity. Proverbs 24: 3-4 says, "Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches."

The knowledge of God

Brings in the necessary revenue to fill government coffer;

Reduces our debt;

Reveals creative ways to begin to export;

Create employment;

Bring back the country on a path of sustainability without going to the IMF.

These are the things to look into, because going into an agreement with anyone or any body/organisation can prove difficult for the nation in times to come. Will our local companies have a competitive advantage/disadvantage?

Will we see more imports than exports; items such as water, fruits, agricultural produce?

Will we see more school dropouts and changes in school curricula?

Will we see more foreigners being placed in strategic positions?

Will we continue to see the dollar slide and foreign currency become more prominent than local currency?

Will we see a decline the number of work permits and visas being given to locals?

Will we see more financial regulations and compliance adjustments that will wipe out the poor?

Will we now be forced to grow our children in a manner opposite to what is scripturally required?

Will the government be forced to pass more laws which oppose biblical principles, with respect, for example, to issues such as gambling, under the guise of growing the economy?

We are already seeing the effects of having neither of the two days of worship being respected.

Steve Lyston is a biblical economics consultant and author of several books, including 'End Time Finance' and 'The New Millionaire'.