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What does the Bible say about unpaid debt?
The Biblical doctrine of usury rests primarily on three texts: Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 25:35; and Deuteronomy 23:19-20. Exodus and Leviticus prohibit loans of money or food with interest to a needy brother or sister or even a resident alien. Deuteronomy forbids taking interest from any person.
What does God say about debt management?
Proverbs 22:7 (NIV) actually says, “The borrower is slave to the lender.” And in Romans 13:8, Paul calls us to pay off all our debts so that the only thing we owe each other is love. The Bible doesn’t say debt is a sin, but it has nothing good to say about it and definitely discourages it.
Is it a sin to be in debt?
No, money is a tool. The Bible specifically says that the “love” of money is evil. If we put money above God in any way, our relationship with money is unhealthy. In fact, the Bible never states that you should not use debt.
Can a Christian sue?
A. Summary: 1. Christian Versus Christian Civil Dispute: According to 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, a Christian is not to civilly file a lawsuit against another Christian in a secular court of law. Rather, the disputed matter should be arbitrated or judged by a wise Christian or Christians.
What does the Bible say about payment?
The Biblical call, however, is first to care for those within your sphere of influence. Don’t pay people so little that they have to use the state-supplied services. Proverbs 3:27 puts it this way: “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” I am not rich either.
What the Bible says about financial problems?
As 1 Timothy 6:17 (NIV) says, you shouldn’t put your hope in wealth, but instead, “hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.”
Does the Bible prohibit borrowing?
God’s Word doesn’t prohibit borrowing in general, but it does present principles that are critically important. Some Christians, as they decide how to apply these principles to their own lives, may choose not to borrow at all. Other Christians decide to borrow sensibly and repay properly.
What does the Bible say about money problems?
Proverbs 13:11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. Proverbs 22:16 Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.