Debt & Interest A Biblical Reaction 9 Principles

Debt

&

Interest

A Biblical Reaction 
 9 Principles

Principle #1

Being in debt, is a good reason to cry and lose sleep.

Principle #2

The procurement of food is a justifiable reason to incur debt.

Nehemiah 5:3 NLT

Genesis 47:15-25

Principle #3

Debt is normally attached to some commodity or collateral

Nehemiah 5:4

Exodus 22:26

Principle #4

Debt unpaid in a timely fashion leads to slavery.

Principle #5

Using Debt, to enslave the poor should make you angry.

Principle #6

God expect us to speak to the relevant officials concerning charging excessive interest to citizens.

Nehemiah 5:7 Principle #7

Never charge interest to family members or citizens.

Deuteronomy 23:19-20

Nehemiah 5:7

Principle #8

Disobedience, to God's advice, leads to eviction from our God-given property.

Principle #9

Good men strive to reduce taxation on the poor and needy