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The Second Chance: A review June 10, 2009

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The Second Chance movie is an honest story about church politics, race relations, and reconciliation. However, this movie has a powerful message for us that are beating debt as well. At one point in the movie, Ethan is shopping for plates with his wife after being at Second Chance church for the day and getting exposed to life in the inner city. His wife decides on a plate set that costs $350 per set. Ethan thinks it is a good decision as well. When he reaches for his wallet, he pulls out a paper plate that a kid he met in the inner city had used to draw a depiction of his former life. The drawing was of his family in another country where they barely escaped with their lives. Ethan is very moved by the paper plate in comparison to his $350 fine china he was about to purchase. Ethan is moved by the amount God has blessed his family in comparison to others just down the street. He realizes the money he is spending on fine china could be spent helping the people he comes in contact with in a special way. Ethan then starts being more generous with his money to those less fortunate.

The obvious take away in this story is for people to evaluate their situations and be willing to give up frivolous expenses and use that money for God’s blessing in someone’s life. Remember the ultimate reason we are beating debt is to be able to more generous with our money. Our consumer debt is taking money away from what God could be using to bless others.

I highly recommend The Second Chance for all the many issues they expertly deal with in a realistic and powerful manner.

“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:12-13

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