Rich Dad Fake Dad

Most of us are familiar with the New York Times bestselling book by Robert Kiyosaki entitled "Rich Dad Poor Dad." In his book he gave a parallel description concerning two fathers one who lived off profits (Rich Dad) and the other who lived on wages (Poor Dad). I was thinking about this book the other day and came up with a scenario of my own. I put a twist on this story as it relates to the deception of debt.Day after day children all over the world are being deceived. They make the assumption that their parents are rich and can provide them with whatever their hearts desire. This type of deception has given the child a false sense of financial stability. While in reality the parent is bound in a multitude debt.Even though you may want the best for your family, are you giving them the very best that you have to offer? One should never let the wealth of the world dictate how they should live. We all have a certain lifestyle that we should live in, utilizing our current income not our credit. Living with a tremendous amount of debt just to show off, is just not smart.Therefore you have to ask yourself these questions:· Is the vehicle you drive the one you can afford, or the one that satisfies your taste?· Do you live in the house of your dreams, or the one within your means?· Do you need that big screen television and the latest video components?· Do you really need all those shoes or that expensive piece of jewelry?· Are you comfortable in your current financial situation?· Are you been able to take a vacation or spend quality time with your family?· Can you leave your children an inheritance according to Proverbs 13:22?Remember that your children will love you no matter what all they need is you unconditional love. We live in a world that God created not in a world that society has created. A fake lifestyle is just that. Learn to enjoy the reality of where you are. With persistence and time, one can become the rich dad they long to be. The key is to start where you are and grow from there. One thing is certain. Wherever you currently stand on the economic ladder, the surest way to rise is to pull yourself up. Even though it may seem like you cannot make it or that your situation is hopeless, just remember that Rome was not built in one day.