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how do later biblical texts, like proverbs or the new testament, address debt and lending?

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Matthew 6:12

“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”

This verse comes from Jesus' teaching on prayer, often called 'The Lord's Prayer,' found in his Sermon on the Mount. He is instructing his followers on how to approach God, highlighting forgiveness as a core principle for their lives and their relationship with the divine.

What does this connection between financial and spiritual debt imply about how we understand forgiveness?

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Proverbs 22:7
This proverb states that the borrower is slave to the lender, highlighting the practical consequences of debt.
Matthew 18:23-35
The parable of the unforgiving servant expands on the theme of financial and spiritual forgiveness from Matthew 6:12.
Romans 13:8
Paul encourages believers to 'owe no one anything, except to love one another,' linking debt with ongoing obligation.

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