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Nov 6, 2024 · Proverbs 22:7. “The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.”. This verse emphasizes the potential consequences of borrowing money. It highlights that borrowing can result in a loss of freedom and independence, as one becomes obligated to the lender. It encourages us to exercise wisdom and caution when ...
Jul 11, 2022 · The clear teaching of the Bible is that God expects His children to act righteously when lending money. And it helps us to remember that our ability to produce wealth comes from God (Deuteronomy 8:18) and it is God who “sends [both] poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts” (1 Samuel 2:7).
“You shall not charge interest on loans to your brother, interest on money, interest on food, interest on anything that is lent for interest. You may charge a foreigner interest, but you may not charge your brother interest, that the Lord your God may bless you in all that you undertake in the land that you are entering to take possession of it.
Nov 12, 2024 · What does the Bible say? 1. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version. who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken. New Living Translation. Those who lend money without charging interest, and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent.
Apr 30, 2018 · Exodus 22:25 says: “If you lend money to any of my people with you who is poor, you shall not be like a moneylender to him, and you shall not exact interest from him.”
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If you lend money only to someone you think will pay you back, will God be pleased with you for that? Even sinners lend to sinners because they think they will get it all back. English Revised Version