Listen "242. Did You Know Christians Used to Never Charge Interest?"
Episode Synopsis
For about 1750+ years, Christians thought charging interest was wicked and exploitative. From Jesus (Luke 6:34-35) to Augustine to Aquainus to others, they didn't like it. But in the 18th Century, things started to change. Even so, many Christians today have severe misgivings about the morality of charging any interest. C.S. Lewis worried it was anti-Christian. And yet, we have it. Can anything be done about it?I also discuss families. What should we do to help each other with our debts? Teach each other the mechanics of money? Give each other copies of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad"? Because, like Proverbs 22:7 says, "The borrower is slave to the lender." And no one should have to be a slave.Join me for a meditation on this thorny topic.
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