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Deuteronomy 15:6
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For the Lord thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.
About Deuteronomy 15:6
Few verses address Debt in the Bible as directly as Deuteronomy 15:6. This Old Testament passage from the law of Deuteronomy has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Romans 13:8
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”
- Proverbs 22:7
“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.”
- Psalms 37:21
“The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.”
- Matthew 6:12
“And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.”
- Proverbs 22:26
“Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.”
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How to Apply Deuteronomy 15:6
Pray through Deuteronomy 15:6 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Debt in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.