Exodus 22: If you lend money to My people, to the poor among you, exact no interest from them….If you take your neighbor’s garment in pledge you must return it to him before the sun sets .”
Why? Because everyone needs clothes, food, and shelter. They who already have great wealth must not take advantage of those who are destitute, basically enslaving them with high rates of interest.
This commandment is one of many, not unlike do not murder, do not steal…
God, give wisdom to those who would oppress the most vulnerable. Make them aware that You are looking at them, judging them and that they are responsible to take care of Your other children, not hurt, oppress or impoverish them. May this be Your will, Amen.
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