Exo 22:25 | MHM | STEP | Exodus 22:25-31: Lending, Respect for Authority, Firstfruits, and Holiness This passage gives different laws that are meant to protect the poor, honor those in authority, and keep God’s people holy. God’s law teaches kindness to those who are in need, respect toward leaders, and that the first and best things should be given to God. These laws also separate God’s people from others by making sure they act with mercy, respect, and purity in daily life. v. 25 : If you lend money to someone poor among God’s people, do not charge interest. This law protects the poor from being taken advantage of and teaches us to be merciful, not greedy (Exodus 22:25; Nehemiah 5:5, 7 ).

‏ Exodus 22:25

Exodus 22:25-31: Lending, Respect for Authority, Firstfruits, and Holiness

This passage gives different laws that are meant to protect the poor, honor those in authority, and keep God’s people holy. God’s law teaches kindness to those who are in need, respect toward leaders, and that the first and best things should be given to God. These laws also separate God’s people from others by making sure they act with mercy, respect, and purity in daily life.

v. 25: If you lend money to someone poor among God’s people, do not charge interest. This law protects the poor from being taken advantage of and teaches us to be merciful, not greedy (Exodus 22:25; Nehemiah 5:5, 7 ^a).