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What Does the Bible Say About Debt?

14.4 Let’s Practice

1. True or False The Bible places no restrictions on lending money to friends and
family.

2. How does your relationship change once you loan money to a family member or friend?

3. According to the Bible, what is the appropriate amount of interest to charge when loaning
money to a family member or friend?

4. What should your response be when you see someone in desperate need?

5. What promise comes to you from God when you give to help a person in need?

6. Do you think it is a good idea for you to borrow money from a family member or friend?
What verse in the Bible would support your answer?

7. In your budget, how much (amount or percent) of your money have you set aside for helping family
members or friends in need?

8. Read Matthew 25:34-40. If you give money to help a person down the street who is in need, do you
think that counts toward your giving to the Lord? Why or why not?

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