Chrematophobia is the fear of money or wealth. It can also be
used for people that fear loans. Even if they are offered personal loans at
affordable interest rates they often hesitate to get one. If you are surprised
by the term chrematophobia, this article will elucidate if such a
fear is possible. During the early Christianity, people freely shared their
wealth among in the congregation. Nothing was considered personal. However,
after the persecution was over, Christians got back to the usual living style.
However, some of the puritans wrongly connoted the verse “the love of money is
the root of all kinds of evil.” 1 Tim 6:10.
Instead of “Love of money” they emphasized the word money. This
is why many puritans till today live a humble and poverty stricken life. The
reality is the very sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross is to mitigate the curses
brought to the humankind by the Adam and Eve. Poverty is a curse and blessing
brings prosperity. Although it is written that you shall not borrow but lend to
nations, some of the puritans neither borrow nor lend. If you believe that prosperity
is sin, then it is high time to change your attitude toward money. If a personal loan can help
you restore your financial status back to normal, do not hesitate to get one. All
you have to do is make sure that you don’t fall into debts anymore.
