What does the Bible say about creditor?
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The Bible teaches that creditors must deal with borrowers in justice, mercy, and reverence for God, never exploiting another person’s need. Israel was forbidden to charge interest to poor covenant brothers, and debts among fellow Israelites were to be released in the sabbatical year (Exodus 22:25-27; Deuteronomy 15:2). Lending to foreigners was permitted on different terms, yet God’s people were still called to honest and compassionate conduct (Deuteronomy 15:3; 23:19-20). Creditors could not take essential tools or enter a debtor’s home to seize collateral, and a pledged cloak had to be returned for the night (Deuteronomy 24:6, 10-13). These laws display God’s concern for the poor and call believers to reflect his generous mercy.
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- LAWS CONCERNING Exodus 21:2-6; Exodus 22:25-27; Leviticus 25:14-17; Leviticus 25:35-37; Deuteronomy 15:2; Deuteronomy 15:3; Deuteronomy 23:19; Deuteronomy 23:20; Deuteronomy 24:6; Deuteronomy 24:10-13; Deuteronomy 24:17; Matthew 5:42
- OPPRESSIONS OF 2 Kings 4:1; Nehemiah 5:1-13; Job 20:18-20; Job 22:6; Job 24:3; Job 24:9; Proverbs 22:26; Proverbs 22:27; Matthew 5:25; Matthew 5:26; Matthew 18:28-35; Luke 12:58
- MERCIFUL Psalms 112:5; Matthew 18:23-27; Luke 7:41-43
- See DEBT
- See DEBTOR
- See JUBILEE
- See SURETY
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