The Lingering Vulture of Debt, and Why It’s OK to Fight Back Against an Abusive System

The Year of Cancellation of Debts

What the Scriptures Say About All Your Outstanding Loans

(Deuteronomy chapter 15, verses 1–11) by Rev. Paul J. Bern

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I am dedicating this weekly message to people everywhere who are in debt, which includes the majority of the adult population in the US, Canada, western Europe and Japan, among other places scattered across the planet. When I use the term ‘in debt’, I’m including mortgages, car loans, credit card debt, furniture, appliances, pawn shop and title loans, and whatever else you can think of. What do the Scriptures say about this? You’ll be very surprised at first, which will likely be followed by anger and outrage. First, let’s examine mortgages.

The Year for Canceling Debts

“1) At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. 2) This is how it is to be done: Every creditor shall cancel any loan they have made to a fellow Israelite. They shall not require payment from…