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What does the Bible say about forgiveness of debts?

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The Bible teaches that debts should be forgiven as exemplified in Deuteronomy 15, where the Lord commands a release of debts every seven years.

Deuteronomy 15 outlines a divine law where every seven years, creditors must forgive debts owed by their fellow Israelites. This 'Lord's release' demonstrates God's desire not only for financial fairness but also for mercy within the community. The principle reflects the profound truth in the Gospel, as it indicates that our own spiritual debts, or sins, are forgiven through Christ’s sacrifice. Just as God commands us to forgive one another because our debts have been canceled, we are reminded that every sin against Him is a debt that can be completely wiped away.
Scripture References: Deuteronomy 15:1-2, Matthew 6:12, Hebrews 9:22, Deuteronomy 15:1-11

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Debt
Bruce Crabtree · Jun 4, 2014
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