Deuteronomy 23:20
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What Does This Mean?
This verse from Deuteronomy explains that you can charge interest when lending money to foreigners, but not to fellow Israelites. The speaker is Moses, teaching the Israelites about God's laws. The key message is that God wants the Israelites to help their fellow brothers and to be generous in their dealings.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a toy to share. The verse says you can lend it to someone from another school and they can give you a treat in return. But if your friend from your own class asks for it, you should lend it without asking for anything back. This is because God wants us to be extra kind to our own family and friends.
Historical Background
This verse was written by Moses around 1200 BC as part of the Deuteronomy book. It was addressed to the Israelites who were about to enter the Promised Land. At that time, the Israelites had a strong sense of community and were establishing rules on how to treat both insiders and outsiders.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this verse can be applied to how we handle financial dealings with both family members and non-family members. For example, if you lend money to a friend or family member, it might be better not to charge interest, showing generosity and solidarity, while transactions with those outside your immediate circle might follow more conventional financial practices.