All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. ... Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. ... There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need."
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— Acts 2:44–45, Acts 4:32–35
Matthew 6:24,
[49] which said: "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."
Acts 4:35, which says "to the emissaries to distribute to each according to his need".
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If you have two coats, give one away," he said. "
Do the same with your food." -luke 3:11
James 5:1-3 “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last ways
The Bible mentions debt forgiveness in several places, including:
- Luke 7:36-50, 11:2-4, 16:1-13: Jesus links forgiveness of money debts and spiritual debts
- Matthew 6:9-15, 18:21-35: Jesus says that the forgiveness of debts is contingent on the forgiveness of others' debts
- Deuteronomy 15:1-2: This passage provides for legislative release of debt at the end of every seven years
Deuteronomy 23:19-20 – “
You shall not charge interest on loans to your brother, interest on money, interest on food, interest on anything that is lent for interest.