Deuteronomy 15:2
This is the way it shall be done: every creditor shall release that which he has lent to his neighbor. He shall not require payment from his neighbor and his brother, because Yahweh’s release has been proclaimed.
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- Luke 6:34–36 If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive back as much. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil. “Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.
- Luke 7:42 When they couldn’t pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?”
- James 2:13 For judgment is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.