Deu 15:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : People might be tempted not to lend when the year of release is near, because they fear they will not get their money back ( v. 9 ). God warns against such selfish thoughts. If the poor cry out to God because you refuse to help, it is counted as sin. God knows even our secret thoughts and expects us to act with true kindness (Ps. 49:18; Luke 6:35; 14:14 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 15:9

v. 9: People might be tempted not to lend when the year of release is near, because they fear they will not get their money back (v. 9 ^a). God warns against such selfish thoughts. If the poor cry out to God because you refuse to help, it is counted as sin. God knows even our secret thoughts and expects us to act with true kindness (Ps. 49:18; Luke 6:35; 14:14 ^b).