VERSE:
Leviticus 25:35-37
35 “If one of your fellow Israelites falls into poverty and cannot support himself, support him as you would a foreigner or a temporary resident and allow him to live with you. 36 Do not charge interest or make a profit at his expense. Instead, show your fear of God by letting him live with you as your relative. 37 Remember, do not charge interest on money you lend him or make a profit on food you sell him.
LESSON:
Money - Do not charge Interest on Money?
This verse is talking about one Israelite helping another Israelite who "...falls into poverty and cannot support himself...". What this verse cautions, us is to "...not charge interest or make a profit at his expense...". I think we can all easily understand this verse's application to a similar current-day situation where one Christian is helping another Christian who is in need. Of what help would you truly be...if you provide help to the other Christian...only so that you can make a profit. In a greater sense...I think this verse calls us all, bankers and businessmen alike...to not take advantage of other people. If you have heard anything in the business news recently about "Pay Day Loans" and "Car Title Loans", (or even Credit Card Interest Rates) you will get a flavor of what this Bible verse is telling us NOT TO DO.
