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NASB | Deuteronomy 23:20 "You may charge interest to a foreigner, but to your countrymen you shall not charge interest, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all that you undertake in the land which you are about to enter to possess. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Deuteronomy 23:20 "You may charge interest to a foreigner, but to your fellow Israelite you shall not charge interest, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all that you undertake in the land which you are about to enter to possess. |
Bible Question: whether Banking and Bankers are sinner in the view of Lord as Deuteronomy 23.19 restrict taking interest.Please guide me,I am a aspirant Banker |
Bible Answer: Notice in the next verse He says to charge interest to the foreigner. We must remember that Deuteronomy was written by Moses instructing him and the people of God, Israel, how to treat one another. They had just come out of Egypt and were going into the promised land. This law was for a specific nation at a particular time in history. In it we see the holiness of God and how he wants us to treat one another. To apply that to a modern situation I would personally consider the fair market value, what other banks are charging and through prayer and further study of God's word. You must be guided by the Holy Spirit within you as to what would be fair. A good rule of thumb is do unto others as you would have them do unto you. We live in a different time period under different government so we obey our government. Charging interest is a necessary component of business. Striking a balance I believe is key. You are in essence looking out for the good of both the customer and at the same time the business. Deut 23:20 "You may charge interest to a foreigner, but to your countrymen you shall not charge interest, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all that you undertake in the land which you are about to enter to possess. Hope this helps, Sincerely, Val |
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