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how do later prophets or jesus' teachings address the idea of lending and generosity?

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Luke 6:34-36

If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive back as much. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the unthankful and evil. Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.

Jesus is teaching his disciples about how to live in God's kingdom. This passage is part of a larger discourse where he challenges conventional understandings of justice and reciprocity, calling his followers to a higher standard of love and generosity that imitates God's character.

What might it look like in your daily life to lend or give expecting nothing in return?

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  • Deuteronomy 15:7-8

    This Old Testament passage commands open-handed lending to the needy without grudging thoughts.

  • Proverbs 19:17

    This proverb connects generosity to God, stating that lending to the poor is lending to the Lord himself.

  • Matthew 5:43-48

    This parallel passage from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount also calls followers to love enemies and be perfect like their heavenly Father.

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