Exodus 22:25
“If you lend money to any of my people who is poor among you, you shall not be to him as a creditor. You shall not charge him interest.”
This verse is part of a larger collection of laws given to the ancient Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, found in the book of Exodus. These laws cover various aspects of daily life, aiming to establish justice and community within the newly formed nation. This particular instruction deals with how people should treat one another, especially the poor, in financial matters.
How might our understanding of community responsibility influence our approach to lending and financial support today?