Debt-free Living

Larry Burkett is one of the founding figures of the Christian personal finance genre, and 'Debt-Free Living' remains a cornerstone of it decades after its 1989 debut. Burkett argues from Scripture that consumer debt is spiritually and financially dangerous, then walks through mortgages, credit cards, budgeting, and the psychology of overspending with practical specificity. More than 300,000 copies sold and a subsequent update by Crown Financial Ministries' Chuck Bentley confirm this is not just historically significant — it has proven durable. Moody Publishers adds institutional credibility. The honest caveat is that the financial landscape has changed substantially since 1989, and readers navigating today's housing market or student debt environment will find some advice requires updating. For faith families wanting a Scripture-grounded foundation for getting out of debt, this is still one of the first books to hand someone.