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1 | What's Jesus example of borrowing money? | Matt 17:27 | Edd | 117102 | ||
This is a funny anwser, made me laugh but,do you literally mean, you go fishing, or go looking for funding sources as in borrowing. This is one of those, what would Jesus do question. Also,what is christian conduct when it comes to borrowing money.I need example of how Jesus conducted himself on earth: in the area of borrowing money, Thank -you. | ||||||
2 | What's Jesus example of borrowing money? | Matt 17:27 | Just Read Mark | 117232 | ||
I was being a bit silly. But doesn't that bit of the Gospel make you smile? We need to keep some humour in our study of the Bible, cause Jesus is at times a joker too. There is no description of how Jesus dealt with money... We know that he ate at other peoples' homes (like Zacheus), and stayed in peoples homes (like Mary, Lazarus and Martha). We know they kept a purse for giving to the poor, and that the disciples were stressed about the finances of feeding the 5000. Jesus tells a number of stories about shrewd financial managers, encouraging us to be clever and resourceful. (Luke 16 elevates an unjust steward as an example... strange indeed.) The Bible is clear about usury being wrong, which puts our Banks into a difficult place. Jesus maintains this OT sense, suggesting that we loan money without expectation of repayment (not only no interest, but to give it away!) Yikes. Matthew 5:42 "Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away." Luke 6:35 "But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. This last ones casts the borrower as "unthankful and evil." Hmmm.... Sometimes resigning ourselves to poor treatment frees us to be generous despite circumstances -- and then to really appreciate any gratitude we receive. Now, I have a mortgage, and some other debts -- related mostly to my business. I feel OK about it, although it can be a burden. One guideline I have heard Christians use (not Biblical, but thought out), is that it is not OK to borrow for things that depreciate in value (general living expenses, or even a car)... you should live within your means. But if you borrow for something that will INCREASE in value (ie. a house, an education, a business expansion) that is OK. Do I stick to this? Not quite --- my business fluctuates, so at times I borrow to get through a hard cycle. But it is a useful measure, I think. Here is a text I keep in mind: My child, if you have given your pledge to your neighbor, if you have bound yourself to another, you are snared by the utterance of your lips, caught by the words of your mouth. So do this, my child, and save yourself, for you have come into your neighbor's power: go, hurry, and plead with your neighbor. Give your eyes no sleep and your eyelids no slumber; save yourself like a gazelle from the hunter, like a bird from the hand of the fowler. (Proverbs 6:1-5) Yours, JRM |
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3 | What's Jesus example of borrowing money? | Matt 17:27 | kalos | 117235 | ||
Jesus is a JOKER? "an insignificant, obnoxious, or incompetent person" According to you, "Jesus is at times a joker too." 'Main Entry: jok·er 'Function: noun '1 a : a person given to joking : WAG b : FELLOW, GUY; especially : an insignificant, obnoxious, or incompetent person [a shame to let a joker like this win -- Harold Robbins]' (www.m-w.com) -- Just Read the Rest |
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4 | What's Jesus example of borrowing money? | Matt 17:27 | Just Read Mark | 117241 | ||
O humourless one: The first definition is "one who jokes." While this is contrary to our earnest sense of Jesus, there is some truth to it. I overstated my case for rhetorical effect. My dictionary has the "obnoxious or incompetent" element as U.S. usage. Hmmm..... I don't really care to pursue this.... see my other reply (to Hank). I can really see how this forum can get distracted. JRM |
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5 | What's Jesus example of borrowing money? | Matt 17:27 | kalos | 117246 | ||
Have it your way then. I don't really care to pursue this either. | ||||||