Deuteronomy, 15
1. “In the seventh year, you shall perform a remission,
1. “In the seventh year, you shall perform a remission,
Deuteronomy 15 deals with the laws of debt remission and liberation of slaves, emphasizing the importance of social justice and generosity. The related verses are:
Proverbs 22:7 - "The rich dominates over the poor; and what he borrows is a servant of what he lends." This verse addresses the unequal relationship between rich and poor in the issue of debt, which is approached in Deuteronomy 15.
Isaiah 58:6 - "This is not the fast I chose, that he leaves the ligations of wickedness, who undoes the juggans, and that they leave the oppressed, and shatter all the yoke?" This verse highlights the importance of liberation of slaves and social justice, which is a central theme in Deuteronomy 15.
Matthew 6:14-15 - "For if you forgive your offenses to men, your heavenly Father will forgive you to you; But but you do not forgive your offenses to men, your Father will not forgive your offenses." This verse addresses the question of forgiveness, which is present in the remission of debt in Deuteronomy 15.
Luke 6:34-35 - "and lent themselves to those of whom he expects to receive, what is your gratitude? wait for you, and great will be your reward, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is benign even to the ungrateful and evil. " This verse highlights the importance of generosity and benevolence, which are encouraged in Deuteronomy 15.
2 Corinthians 9:7 - "Each one contributes according to his heart, not with sadness or necessity; for God loves what he gives with joy." This verse reinforces the idea of voluntary generosity, which is a theme present in Deuteronomy 15, where the remission of debt and the liberation of slaves are voluntarily and generously encouraged.
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