We now have a reiteration of the laws on cancelling debts. Debts were to be written off every seven years. In the West we have a society founded on debt, and we can see all to clearly that this is a foundation of sand.
There would be no need for debt, for the Lord was giving them a good land and would provide richly for them. Debt is a sign of a society that is not looking to God, it is not a sign of a vibrant economy! If we follow the Lord then we will not need to borrow, but will be in a position to lend to others. Moreover, others will not rule over us. The Lord's will is that we should have dominion, not that we should be dominated.
We then see that generosity of heart and action is to be a feature of God's economy. They were to be open-handed towards those who were in trouble.
We then see what the effects will be. If we are mean and stingy, then the poor will cry out to God and He will hear them, and judge against us. However, if we are generous towards the poor, then the Lord will grant us success.
Generosity is the cornerstone of financial success!
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